How do they match: Set and Exhibit Designers

  • Event Decorator
  • Event Designer
  • Art Coordinator
  • Display Coordinator
  • Exhibit Specialist
  • Exhibit Coordinator
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.
  • 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.
  • Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities 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.
  • Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.

  • Coordinate construction or installation activities.
  • Coordinate design activities.
  • Coordinate logistics for productions or events.