set designer
ISCO: 3432. Skills: 78. Essential: 44.
Essential skills
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- attend rehearsals
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- create set models
- define artistic approach
- define prop materials
- define set materials
- design props
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- develop the look of a production
- draw prop sketches
- draw stage layouts
- gather reference materials for artwork
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- model sets
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- present artistic design proposals
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- research new ideas
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- sketch set images
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Supporting skills
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt props
- analyse the need for technical resources
- assemble the rehearsal set
- build props
- calculate design costs
- copyright legislation
- define prop building methods
- define set building methods
- define set painting methods
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- draw up stage layouts digitally
- ensure visual quality of the set
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- make set construction drawings
- manage personal professional development
- mark the stage area
- organise resources for artistic production
- paint sets
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- prospect new customers
- provide technical documentation
- purchase props
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- update budget
- use personal protection equipment
- work safely with machines