AI Assistant for Set and Exhibit Designers

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.

Extensive Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.(Core task)
  • 2Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.(Core task)
  • 3Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.(Core task)
  • 4Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.(Core task)
  • 5Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.(Core task)
  • 6Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.(Core task)
  • 7Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.(Core task)
  • 8Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.(Core task)
  • 9Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.(Core task)
  • 10Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Operations Analysis
Time Management
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing

Knowledge Areas

Fine ArtsDesignComputers and ElectronicsBuilding and ConstructionHistory and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaProduction and Processing

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk Revit

Other Tools

Act-3D Quest3DAdobe DirectorAutodesk 3ds MaxAutodesk MayaAutoDesSys form ZComputer aided design and drafting CADD softwareCorel CorelDraw Graphics Suite

Daily Work Activities

Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Working with Computers

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