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Set Designer *

Last modified: July 27, 2010, 01:32 PM
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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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