How do they match: Set and Exhibit Designers

  • Set and Exhibit Designers

  • Exhibit Specialist
  • Presentation Specialist

  • Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

  • Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.
  • Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.
  • Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.
  • 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.
  • Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.