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Set and Exhibit Designers in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Set and Exhibit Designers on average make:
$56,160 ($27.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
1
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Designer, Display Coordinator, Display Designer, Event Decorator, Event Designer, Exhibit Coordinator, Exhibit Designer, Exhibit Preparator, Exhibit Specialist, Exhibits Manager

Technology/Skills

Microsoft Office software

Tools Used

Airbrush paint applicators, All-purpose scissors, Claw hammers, Digital still cameras, Electric arc welding equipment, Furniture staplers, General purpose paintbrushes, Handsaws, Laptop computers, Liquid crystal display LCD projectors

Tasks

  • Examine objects to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to display them.
  • Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
  • Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
  • Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.
  • Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.

Personality

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Innovation, Initiative, Stress Tolerance, Persistence, Independence, Achievement/Effort

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