Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers

Example job titles

• clothing designer
• costume designer
• couturier - haute couture
• fabric designer
• fashion designer
• fur designer
• jewellery designer
• lighting designer
• museum exhibit designer
• shoe designer
• trophy designer

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Theatre designers
• Design and create settings, scenic environments, properties, costumes and lighting for theatre, film and video productions, operas and ballets.
• Fashion designers
• Design and create clothing and accessories for men, women and children.
• Exhibit designers
• Plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions and other exhibitions.
• Theatre designers may specialize in costume, lighting or set design; fashion designers may specialize in men's, women's or children's apparel or in different lines such as sportswear, footwear or formal wear.

Employment requirements

• A university degree in fine arts or visual arts with specialization in theatre design, clothing design or exhibit design or completion of a college or art school program in theatre design, clothing design or exhibit design is required.
• Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required.
• Use of computer-aided design (CAD) software may be required.

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