From costume designer to set designer
34 of the 44 essential skills of a set designer are already essential for a costume designer — about 77% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from costume designer in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 34
- skills carry over
- 10
- would be new
- 77%
- of the target job covered
- 44
- essential skills of a set designer
What a set designer does
Set designers develop a set concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. During rehearsals and performance they coach the operators to obtain optimal timing and manipulation. Set designers develop sketches, design drawings, models, plans or other documentation to support the workshop and performance crew. They may also design exhibition stands for fairs and other events.
What carries over
34 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- define artistic approach
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- gather reference materials for artwork
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- present artistic design proposals
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- research new ideas
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
10 skillsEssential for a set designer and not for a costume designer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from costume designer
2 roles- sound designer34 skills in common
- pyrotechnic designer34 skills in common
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How far are you from being a set designer?
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