Editing Production designer (section)

== Societies and trade organizations ==
In the United States and [[British Columbia]], production designers are represented by several local unions of the [[International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees]] (IATSE). Local 800, the [[Art Directors Guild]], represents production designers in the U.S., with the exception of New York City and its vicinity.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television|last=Rizzo|first=Michael|publisher=Routledge|year=2014|isbn=978-0415842792|pages=394}}</ref> Those members are represented by Local 829, the [[United Scenic Artists]]. In the rest of Canada, production designers are represented by the [[Directors Guild of Canada]]. In the United Kingdom, members of the art department are represented by the non-union [[British Film Designers Guild]].

The production design credit must be requested by a film's producer, prior to completion of photography, and submitted to the Art Directors Guild Board of Directors for the credit approval.