Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
- Exhibit Designer
- Set Designer
- Designer
- Exhibit Preparator
- Design Chief
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- Display Coordinator
- Exhibitions Curator
- Scenic Designer
- Show Design Supervisor
- Historical Society Window Dresser
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- Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
- Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures.
- Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.
- Attend rehearsals and production meetings in order to obtain and share information related to sets.
- Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.
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- Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
- Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures.
- Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.
- Attend rehearsals and production meetings in order to obtain and share information related to sets.
- Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.
- Confer with clients and staff in order to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, and/or promotion requirements.
- Confer with conservators in order to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced.
- Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete.
- Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use.
- Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.
- Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations such as streets and fairgrounds.
- Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.
- Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities in order to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.
- Examine objects to be included in exhibits in order to plan where and how to display them.
- Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts.
- Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications, and satisfactory operation of special effects components.
- Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.
- Plan for location-specific issues such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns.
- Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects and/or lighting.
- Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
- Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits and advertising, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations and publicity notices.
- Read scripts in order to determine location, set, and design requirements.
- Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information as necessary.
- Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction.
- Select set props such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.
- Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.
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- achieve special lighting or sound effects
- assess script quality
- communicate visually or verbally
- compile historical data by consulting sources
- conduct research on work-related topics
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- achieve special lighting or sound effects
- assess script quality
- communicate visually or verbally
- compile historical data by consulting sources
- conduct research on work-related topics
- confer with client or staff regarding theme
- confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
- coordinate activities of assistants
- coordinate set construction, erection, or decoration activities
- create art from ideas
- decorate using hand or power tools
- design construction projects
- design decorative displays
- determine specifications
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
- estimate costs of design materials or construction
- estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
- identify color or balance
- inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
- interpret artifacts, architectural features, or types of structures
- make presentations
- negotiate business contracts
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- organize commercial artistic or design projects
- oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
- plan construction of structures or facilities
- purchase furnishings, artworks, or accessories
- schedule work to meet deadlines
- sketch or draw subjects or items
- use creativity in graphics
- use creativity to art or design work
- use library or online Internet research techniques
No information available.
- Art Director
- Display Designer
- Exhibit Designer
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- Set Decorator
- Set Designer
- Supervisor, Scenic Arts
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