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Set and Exhibit Designers

SOC 27-1027.00

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

Zone 5 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Coordination

3.8

Operations Analysis

3.6

Time Management

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Design

4.9

Fine Arts

4.6

English Language

4.0

Building and Construction

3.6

History and Archeology

3.6

Communications and Media

3.6

Administration and Management

3.4

Mathematics

3.3

Key Tasks

1Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.

2Read scripts in order to determine location, set, and design requirements.

3Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.

4Attend rehearsals and production meetings in order to obtain and share information related to sets.

5Confer with clients and staff in order to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, and/or promotion requirements.

Also Known As

Art Coordinator Art Director Design Chief Design Supervisor Designer Display Coordinator Display Designer Event Decorator and Designer Event Designer Exhibit Designer