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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-1027.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Set and Exhibit Designers

Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

What this job is about

Design and create engaging sets and exhibits for productions.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Evaluate scripts and gather requirements

    Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.

  2. 2

    Develop set designs and drafts

    Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans and scenery.

  3. 3

    Collaborate with production teams

    Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.

  4. 4

    Select materials and props

    Select set props and acquire necessary materials for construction and exhibits.

  5. 5

    Inspect and coordinate set installation

    Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and coordinate their setup at the site.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitDassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseStructured query language SQLTrimble SketchUp ProUNIX

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