Exhibition designer

In your day-to-day duties you may:

• discuss requirements with clients
•  present your ideas as sketches, scale plans, computer-generated visuals and models
•  produce final blueprints after discussions with clients
•  handle orders for supplies
•  liaise with technical specialists like lighting staff
•  work with technicians to build and fit displays and installations
•  project manage the set-up process from start to finish

• knowledge of the fine arts
• design skills and knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role

With experience you may be able to progress to a more senior position, like team leader or senior designer.

You could also become freelance, or set up your own company.