Set and Exhibit Designers

What Set and exhibit designers Do

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.


Set and exhibit designer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 29,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $54,860

Job Outlook for Set and exhibit designers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,700
  • Growth rate: 9 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Set or exhibit designer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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