Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project

1st Assistant Director (1st AD) — Client Project
================================================

**Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity**

Aru Labs is looking for a **1st Assistant Director (1st AD)** for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.

This is a **project-based opportunity**, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.

The series is a character-driven story exploring **startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life**.

We are looking for someone who can help turn the creative vision into a **well-organized, efficient and professionally executed production**.

### What you'll do

* Work directly with the Director and DOP during pre-production
* Break down scripts and scenes for production
* Build the shooting schedule and daily production plan
* Prepare call sheets
* Coordinate actors, crew and locations
* Manage the shooting day and keep the production on schedule
* Coordinate with the DOP and other department heads
* Help identify production requirements and potential issues before filming
* Coordinate production assistants and supporting crew
* Communicate schedule changes and requirements across departments
* Help keep the production lean, practical and on budget
* Support the Director in maintaining a smooth set environment

### What we're looking for

* Previous experience as a 1st AD, 2nd AD, production coordinator or similar production role
* Strong understanding of film, television, web-series or commercial production
* Excellent organization and communication skills
* Comfortable working with a small, independent production team
* Strong time-management and problem-solving ability
* Comfortable coordinating multiple departments simultaneously
* Experience working with independent filmmakers is a plus

We're not looking for someone who only knows how to work within a large production company.

We want someone who can **help build the production structure from the ground up**.

### Working arrangement

**Remote:** Yes, during pre-production
**Travel:** Required during production
**Engagement:** Project-based / contract
**Production window:** Late November – early December
**Potential locations:** San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs

International and India-based candidates are welcome.

### Who you'll work with

You will work closely with:

* **Creator / Writer / Director**
* **Director of Photography**
* Production team
* Actors and creative talent
* Location and production teams
* Sound and post-production teams

The production will be intentionally **lean and collaborative**, with a small core team supported by project-based crew.

### Ideal candidate

You might be a good fit if you:

* Enjoy working on independent productions
* Can take a script and turn it into a practical shooting plan
* Are comfortable making decisions under time pressure
* Know how to keep a set moving without creating unnecessary complexity
* Enjoy working directly with creative people
* Want to help build a new series rather than simply execute an existing studio workflow

### How to apply

Please send:

* CV / profile
* Previous production experience
* Relevant credits or portfolio
* LinkedIn / Instagram
* Current location
* Availability during late November / early December
* Expected project fee or day rate

**Apply with the subject: 1st AD — Web Series Client Project**

Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.

**Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production.**

If you're interested in helping build and execute an ambitious independent web series with a lean team, we'd love to hear from you.