Set and Exhibit Designers

01

Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.

02

Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.

03

Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.

04

Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.

05

Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.

06

Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.

07

Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.

08

Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.

09

Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.

10

Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.