Set and Exhibit Designers:

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

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $58,698.00
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Associate's degree
Typical Experience Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 345
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 3.91 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Creativity
Resource Allocation
Organization
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Information Gathering
Integrity
Professionalism
Leadership
Teamwork
Adaptability
Initiative
Problem-solving
Work Ethic
Written Communication

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Thinking Creatively

Design decorative displays
Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials
Draw design, letter, or line graphics or illustrations
Design library displays
Design merchandise or product displays
Create decorative effects using hand or power tools
Implement special lighting or sound effects
Draw subject or item sketches
Design construction projects
Write business project or bid proposals

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Manage program or project budgets
Develop operational budgets
Examine expenditures to ensure activities are within budget
Acquire works for collection
Order artistic or design related supplies, materials, and equipment
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources
Purchase furnishings, artworks, or accessories

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Establish priorities for self or others
Coordinate design activities
Direct development of guides, catalogs, support materials, and documentation
Coordinate construction or installation activities
Coordinate logistics for productions or events
Supervise design related personnel or contractors

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan construction of structures or facilities
Plan commercial art or design projects
Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes
Plan art, museum, or historical exhibits

Handling and Moving Objects

Set-up specialized rigging
Fabricate craft or art objects
Wrap products for preservation, protection, safety, and stability
Assemble advertising and merchandise displays
Maintain inventories of materials, products, or goods

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