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:

📌 Assistant Director (México)
🏢 Aru Labs
📍 México