Set and Exhibit Designers
What is a Set and Exhibit Designer?
Set and Exhibit Designers are creative professionals who conceptualize and create the visual environments for various types of performances, exhibitions, and displays. They work in a variety of settings, including theaters, museums, fairs, galleries, and corporate events, utilizing their artistic talents to develop thematic spaces that enhance the audience's experience. These designers are responsible for designing sets for theatrical productions, including stage layouts, backdrops, props, and furniture arrangements that help to tell a story or convey a specific message. In exhibitions, they create compelling displays that communicate information effectively while engaging visitors. Their work often involves a collaborative process with directors, curators, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design aligns with the overall vision and objectives of the event or production. Set and Exhibit Designers must consider factors such as space utilization, aesthetics, safety, and budget constraints while incorporating technical elements like lighting and sound to create immersive environments. This profession requires not only artistic vision and creativity but also project management skills to oversee the execution of designs from initial sketches to final installations.
Tasks
- Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.
- Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
- Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.
- Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.
- Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Creative Cloud 2024
- Adobe Illustrator 2024
- Adobe Photoshop 2024
- Graphics software
- Video creation and editing software
- Object or component oriented development software
Tools Used
- Air compressors
- Power staple guns
- Notebook computers
- Alternating current AC arc welder
- Art airbrushes
Knowledge
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Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities
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Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Master's degree
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Detailed Work Activities
- Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
- Study scripts to determine project requirements.
- Present work to clients for approval.
Work Interests
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Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$32240.0 - $113740.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.