Set and exhibit designer, Kaihoahoa pae whakaari, whakaaturanga
Also known as
- Installations designer, display coordinator, set designer, exhibit preparator, museum and gallery designer, exhibitions curator
Set and exhibit designers create museum and gallery exhibits and design sets for film and theatre productions. They may consult with directors and do research.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$62K to $104K
Most common
$140K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Set and exhibit designers
- usually work irregular hours and may work weekends and evenings
- usually work in museums, theatres, galleries and studios and may travel
- need to be creative, accurate and organised
Tasks
- create museum and gallery exhibitions
- design sets for film, television and theatre
- study scripts to determine project needs
- create technical drawings and plans
- oversee set and exhibit construction and installation
- select and source materials
- present work to clients
- work with other technical professionals
- conduct research to support design
- inspect sets and exhibits
Creative
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become a set and exhibit designer and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- a New Zealand Diploma in Scenic Construction and Properties (Level 6)
- experience in set and exhibit design
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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