In
film and
television, a
production designer or P.D is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event such as TV program,
video game,
music video or
advertisement. Production designers have a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the
director and
producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the story. The term "production designer" was coined by
William Cameron Menzies while he was working on the film
Gone with the Wind. Previously (and often subsequently) the people with the same responsibilities were called "
art directors".