Set and Exhibit Designers Go Back to List Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Video creation and editing software

Tasks
	Examine objects to be included in exhibits in order to plan where and how to display them.
	Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
	Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
	Confer with clients and staff in order to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, and/or promotion requirements.
	Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.
	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.
	Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications, and satisfactory operation of special effects components.
	Plan for location-specific issues such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns.
	Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Knowledge
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $67,818.00 $32.61  $24.59  $27.48 - $37.44  Bridgeport/Stamford $70,301.00 $33.80  $25.60  $28.33 - $37.44  Hartford $64,687.00 $31.10  $23.97  $26.84 - $27.55

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   13   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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