O*NET-SOC 27-1027.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.Core9289
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.Core9286
Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.Core9294
Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.Core9305
Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.Core9293
Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.Core9306
Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.Core9287
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.Core9297
Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.Core9303
Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.Core9296
Select set props, such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.Core9300
Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.Core9304
Examine objects to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to display them.Core9284
Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.Core9302
Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.Supplemental9290
Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special-effects components.Core9291
Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.Core9288
Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use.Supplemental9310
Confer with conservators to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced.Supplemental9301
Plan for location-specific issues, such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns.Core9292
Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction.Supplemental9295
Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.Core9285
Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures.Supplemental9307
Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations, such as streets and fairgrounds.Core9298
Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts.Supplemental9309
Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete.Supplemental9299
Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits, advertising, publicity notices, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations.Supplemental9308

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 31 examples in 12 categories, 19 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Video creation and editing software

Act-3D Quest3D
Adobe After EffectsHot Technology
Adobe Director
Autodesk 3ds Max
Figure 53 QLab
Maxon Cinema 4D

Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Adobe IllustratorHot TechnologyIn Demand
Adobe PhotoshopHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk Maya
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Graphics software

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesignHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk RevitHot TechnologyIn Demand
AutoDesSys form Z
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
McNeel Rhinoceros 3D
Nemetschek Vectorworks Spotlight
Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Operating system software

UNIXHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Study scripts to determine project requirements.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect sets or exhibits.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate costs for projects or productions.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
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Select materials or props.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Thinking Creatively

Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
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Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
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Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Maintain security.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Construct exhibits or parts of exhibits.
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Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
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Build models, patterns, or templates.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Present work to clients for approval.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Discuss production content and progress with others.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
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Confer with clients to determine needs.
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Selling or Influencing Others

Promote products, activities, or organizations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Coordinate design activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Coordinate construction or installation activities.
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Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 22

Distinct tools0

Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.