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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Art Coordinator

2.	Art Director

3.	Design Chief

4.	Design Supervisor

5.	Designer

6.	Display Coordinator

7.	Display Designer

8.	Event Decorator and Designer

9.	Event Designer

10.	Exhibit Designer

11.	Exhibit Preparator

12.	Exhibit Specialist

13.	Food Stylist

14.	Miniature Set Designer

15.	Museum Exhibit Designer

16.	Presentation Specialist

17.	Production Designer

18.	Room Designer

19.	Scenic Arts Supervisor

20.	Scenic Designer

21.	Set Decorator

22.	Set Designer

23.	Show Design Supervisor

24.	Stage Set Designer

25.	Theater Set Production Designer

Job Tasks

	Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed. Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

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

	Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations. Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

	Attend rehearsals and production meetings in order to obtain and share information related to sets. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	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 clients to determine needs.

	Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts. Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.

	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. Determine technical requirements of productions or projects. Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

	Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information as necessary. Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

	Select set props such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs. Select materials or props.

	Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications, and satisfactory operation of special effects components. Inspect sets or exhibits.

	Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation. Coordinate design activities.

	Examine objects to be included in exhibits in order to plan where and how to display them. Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

	Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles. Inspect sets or exhibits.

	Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions. Present work to clients for approval.

	Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities in order to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements. Coordinate construction or installation activities.

	Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects. Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials. Build models, patterns, or templates.

	Plan for location-specific issues such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns. Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

	Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations. Estimate costs for projects or productions.

	Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction. Select materials or props. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete. Coordinate construction or installation activities.

	Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use. Coordinate construction or installation activities.

	Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations such as streets and fairgrounds. Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes. Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

	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. Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.

	Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts.

	Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures. Coordinate construction or installation activities.

	Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits and advertising, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations and publicity notices. Promote products, activities, or organizations.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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