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Set Designer

Medium demand

Create physical environments and spaces that tell visual stories on stage and screen

$XX,000 – $XXX,000XX% Remote5 levels
Set Design Assistant → Set Designer → Senior Set Designer → Production Designer → Head of Production Design
$XXXk
Max salary (US)
XX%
Remote
5
Career levels

About the profession

Set Designers create the physical environments for film, television, theater, and live events. They develop concept art, build scale models, draft technical drawings, and oversee construction to create immersive worlds that support storytelling. The role requires artistic vision, architectural knowledge, and practical construction skills. Industry Demand: 🔥 Medium — streaming content and live events expand set design opportunities

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