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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. Set designers research, design and supervise the construction of sets and properties required for stage productions, events, and film or television productions.

Salary p/a
35k - 50k+

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Standing

Demand
Growing

Travel
Medium

Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors

Weekly Hours
40-50

Pros

Create a magnificent display, from the image to finished design
Diversity of people you meet
Every production is different

Cons

Contract work means period of unemployment
Alternate work never passionate about
Financial insecurity

The Bottom Line

This industry is a highly competitive field. You will need to make yourself known and respected as a designer to ensure employment opportunities are continuous.

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