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Find out what work is like for an exhibit and display designer in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 53123).

Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers

Description

Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers conceptualize and produce designs for film, television, theatre and video productions, garments and textiles, displays and exhibits, and for other creative items such as jewellery and trophies. Theatre designers are employed by performing arts and broadcasting companies and by festivals; fashion designers are employed by clothing and textile companies or may be self-employed; and exhibit designers are employed by museums. Other creative designers in this unit group are employed by manufacturing establishments or may be self-employed.

Work week duration

Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Handling material manually
  • Standing
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Walking and running

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Trade and labour contractors
  • Surface mine and quarry operators
  • Construction companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Sound and noise
  • Skin injury
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Hazardous conditions
  • High places
  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Vibration
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 53123), and a list of similar occupations:

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

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Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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