National Occupation Code (NOC): 53123

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.

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Job Duties for Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers

• 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.

Employment Requirements for Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers

• A university degree in fine arts or visual arts with specialization in theatre design, clothing design or exhibit design or completion of a college or art school program in theatre design, clothing design or exhibit design is required.
• Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required.
• Use of computer-aided design (CAD) software may be required.

Alternate Job Titles

• Assistant Costume Designer
• Clothing Designer
• Costume Designer
• Couturier - Haute Couture
• Crest Designer
• Designer - Theatre
• Display Designer - Museums And Art Galleries
• Embroidery Designer
• Exhibit Designer
• Exhibit Designers Supervisor
• Exhibition Designer - Museums And Art Galleries
• Fabric Designer
• Facilities Designer
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Goods Exhibit Coordinator
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion Wear Designer
• Fishing Lure Designer
• Food Stylist
• Fur Designer
• Garment Designer
• Glove Designer
• Handbag Designer
• Hat Designer
• Heraldist
• Jacket Designer
• Jewellery Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Luggage Designer
• Luggage Stylist
• Memorial Designer
• Museum Designer
• Museum Exhibit Designer
• Novelties Stylist
• Pottery Designer
• Rug Designer
• Scene Designer Assistant
• Scene Designer
• Set Decorator - Theatre And Motion Pictures
• Set Designer - Theatre
• Shoe Designer
• Show And Demonstration Designer
• Sound Designer
• Stage Scenery Designer
• Swimming Pool Designer
• Textile Designer
• Theatre Designer
• Tile Designer
• Toy Designer - Arts And Crafts
• Trophy Designer
• Women's Fashion Designer
• Couturier (Haute Couture)
• Set Decorator (Theatre And Motion Pictures)
• Women's Fashion Designer