Set and exhibit designer

Also known as

Installations designer, display coordinator, set designer, exhibit preparator, museum and gallery designer, exhibitions curator

AUT programmes

• Spatial and Interior Design major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa

Work environment

• 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

Typical 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

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