Set and Exhibit Designers
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 27-1027.00
Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.37
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only27 rated tasks · 20 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (74.1%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Examine objects to be included in exhibits in order to plan where and how to display them.27-1027.00 | 0.024863.5 |
Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities in order to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.27-1027.00 | 0.005213.4 |
Read scripts in order to determine location, set, and design requirements.27-1027.00 | 0.004611.7 |
Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations such as streets and fairgrounds.27-1027.00 | 0.004411.4 |
| Not observed on any surface — 23 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | |
Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits. | —0 |
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed. | —0 |
Confer with clients and staff in order to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, and/or promotion requirements. | —0 |
Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations. | —0 |
Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations. | —0 |
Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications, and satisfactory operation of special effects components. | —0 |
Plan for location-specific issues such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns. | —0 |
Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions. | —0 |
Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects and/or lighting. | —0 |
Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction. | —0 |
Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts. | —0 |
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information as necessary. | —0 |
Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete. | —0 |
Select set props such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs. | —0 |
Confer with conservators in order to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced. | —0 |
Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation. | —0 |
Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles. | —0 |
Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects. | —0 |
Attend rehearsals and production meetings in order to obtain and share information related to sets. | —0 |
Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures. | —0 |
Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use. | —0 |
Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits and advertising, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations and publicity notices. | —0 |
Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts. | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Examine objects to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to display them.O*NET Task ID 9284 | 0.5 |
Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.O*NET Task ID 9285 | 0.5 |
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.O*NET Task ID 9286 | 0.5 |
Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.O*NET Task ID 9288 | 0.5 |
Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.O*NET Task ID 9289 | 0.5 |
Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.O*NET Task ID 9290 | 0.5 |
Plan for location-specific issues, such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns.O*NET Task ID 9292 | 0.5 |
Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.O*NET Task ID 9293 | 0.5 |
Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.O*NET Task ID 9294 | 0.5 |
Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.O*NET Task ID 9296 | 0.5 |
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.O*NET Task ID 9297 | 0.5 |
Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations, such as streets and fairgrounds.O*NET Task ID 9298 | 0.5 |
Select set props, such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.O*NET Task ID 9300 | 0.5 |
Confer with conservators to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced.O*NET Task ID 9301 | 0.5 |
Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.O*NET Task ID 9302 | 0.5 |
Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.O*NET Task ID 9303 | 0.5 |
Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.O*NET Task ID 9304 | 0.5 |
Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.O*NET Task ID 9305 | 0.5 |
Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits, advertising, publicity notices, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations.O*NET Task ID 9308 | 0.5 |
Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts.O*NET Task ID 9309 | 0.5 |
Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.O*NET Task ID 9287 | 0.0 |
Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special-effects components.O*NET Task ID 9291 | 0.0 |
Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction.O*NET Task ID 9295 | 0.0 |
Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete.O*NET Task ID 9299 | 0.0 |
Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.O*NET Task ID 9306 | 0.0 |
Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures.O*NET Task ID 9307 | 0.0 |
Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use.O*NET Task ID 9310 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (27)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Examine objects to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to display them. | Core |
| Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits. | Core |
| Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed. | Core |
| Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements. | Core |
| Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations. | Core |
| Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations. | Core |
| Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special-effects components. | Core |
| Plan for location-specific issues, such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns. | Core |
| Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions. | Core |
| Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting. | Core |
| Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts. | Core |
| Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary. | Core |
| Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations, such as streets and fairgrounds. | Core |
| Select set props, such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs. | Core |
| Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation. | Core |
| Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles. | Core |
| Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects. | Core |
| Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements. | Core |
| Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets. | Core |
| Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements. | Supplemental |
| Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction. | Supplemental |
| Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete. | Supplemental |
| Confer with conservators to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced. | Supplemental |
| Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures. | Supplemental |
| Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits, advertising, publicity notices, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations. | Supplemental |
| Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts. | Supplemental |
| Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use. | Supplemental |
0.04/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special-effects components. | E0 none |
| Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations, such as streets and fairgrounds. | E0 none |
| Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 32K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 32K
- Change (2025–35)
- +1.4%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $75,240
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29532 | 디스플레이 디자이너 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 29533 | 무대 및 세트 디자이너 | This occupation is broader | confirmed |
| 29393 | 소품 관리원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 3432Interior Designers and Decorators
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Interior designers and decorators plan and design commercial, industrial, public, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, taking into consideration factors that enhance living and working environments and sales promotion. They coordinate and participate in their construction and decoration.
Tasks
- (a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders;
- (b) researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements;
- (c) formulating design concepts for the interiors of buildings;
- (d) preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts;
- (e) negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff;
- (f) selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors;
- (g) detailing and documenting selected design for construction;
- (h) coordinating the construction and the decoration of interiors;
- (i) designing and painting stage scenery;
- (j) designing and decorating show windows and other display areas to promote products and services.
Example occupations
Display decorator · Interior decorator · Set designer · Visual merchandiser · Window dresser
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- set builderESCO 3432.4Same scope
Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use a wide variety of materials like wood, steel, aluminium and plastics. Their work is based on artistic vision, scale models, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers and may build exibition stands for fairs, carnavals and other events.
- miniature set designerESCO 3432.3This occupation is broader
Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the production Miniature set designers cut material using hand tools to construct three-dimensional props and sets.
- production designerESCO 2166.4.5This occupation is broader
Production designers are responsible for the complete look (style, colouring and locations) of television programmes, series, motion pictures and commercials. They create the visual concept for the entire production such as set design, lighting, costumes and camera angles. Production designers work together with the director, designers and oversee the art department. They also create sketches, drawings, do colouring and location research and advise props and stage settings to the director.
- head of workshopESCO 3435.10Overlapping, not the same
Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and overall production documentation. They liaise with the designers involved in the production, the production team and other services of the organisation.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| L1513 | Scénographe | Same scope |
| L1524 | Chef décorateur / Cheffe décoratrice spectacle | This occupation is broader |
| L1527 | Chef constructeur / Cheffe constructrice en décors | Related, not a match |
| L1503 | Accessoiriste | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| L1521 | Chef / Cheffe accessoiriste | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)
Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 3732 | Diseñadores y decoradores de interior | This occupation is narrower |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)
Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 93223 | Berufe im visuellen Marketing - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Overlapping, not the same |
| 94614 | Berufe in der Bühnen- und Kostümbildnerei - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Overlapping, not the same |
| 94612 | Berufe in der Bühnen- und Kostümbildnerei - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 94623 | Berufe in der Requisite - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 94693 | Aufsichtskräfte - Bühnen- und Kostümbildnerei, Requisite | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | デザイナー | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 234 | 演出家 | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)
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