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exhibition designer
Exhibition designers design exhibitions and display stands for events such as:
- large public exhibitions such as the Ideal Home Show
- conferences and exhibitions for trade and industry
- temporary displays for business, museums, libraries and galleries.
Their work can include:
- presenting their ideas as sketches, scale plans, computer-generated visuals and models
- discussing their ideas with clients
- producing final specifications
- in smaller companies, overseeing the construction of the components (usually in workshops) and assembly and installation at the exhibition venue
- handling orders for supplies
- liaising with technical specialists such as lighting staff.
Hours and Environment
Exhibition designers in larger companies may work basic hours of 9am to 5pm, but overtime may be required. In smaller companies they may work longer hours including weekends.
The work is studio or office based, but will usually also involve visiting clients or exhibition sites. Designers may be required to travel extensively, in this country and abroad, depending on the job. A driving licence is useful, and often essential.
Skills and Interests
To work as a designer you need:
- design and artistic skills
- the ability to think creatively and laterally
- technical drawing skills and computer aided design experience
- knowledge of safety and licensing regulations
- the ability to work to tight deadlines
- model making skills
- good communication skills
- the ability to use computer aided design (CAD) packages
- numerical skills
- awareness of health and safety issues
- teamworking ability.
Entry
You may be able to enter at junior assistant level. It will be an advantage if you have Interest and ability in areas such as:
- drawing
- computer aided design (CAD)
- photography.
Before applying either for work or training you should put together a portfolio of your art and design work.
Entry requirements for designer positions vary between different jobs, but whether or not they require formal qualifications, all employers will expect to see evidence of your design ability, so you will need a relevant and up to date portfolio. You might be able to enter from another area of design.
Many employers will expect you to have a formal qualification. The following courses can provide entry routes:
British Display Society (BDS) vocational qualifications.
These include:
- the Advanced Diploma in Exhibition Design
- a range of design certificates.
They are offered by a limited number of colleges. You can get further information from BDS. Please see the Further Information section for contact details.
Degrees and foundation degrees in design subjects.
You can do a degree in exhibition design at a limited number of universities. Other relevant subjects at foundation degree and degree level include:
- spatial design
- interior design
- three dimensional (3D) design
- graphic design.
For entry to a degree you are likely to need one of the following:
- two subjects at A level
- a recognised art and design foundation course ( not to be confused with foundation degrees)
- another Level 3 qualification, such as an AVCE in Art and Design or a BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject area.
You will be interviewed and asked to show a portfolio of your work. If you do not have the formal qualifications you may be considered if you can demonstrate exceptional talent through your portfolio and experience.
BTEC/SQA Higher National Diploma (HND)/Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design.
For entry to these you will usually need:
- five GCSEs (A-C)/S grades (1-3)
- one A level/H grade or the equivalent.
For all courses entry requirements may vary, so you should check with colleges and universities for their specific requirements.
For information about foundation degrees see Foundation Degree Forward
To search for colleges and universities offering art and design foundation courses, foundation degrees, HNDs and degrees see Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
Training
You may be able to take part in graduate training scheme with larger companies. Other training opportunities will depend on your employer and the size of the company. You may be able to:
- work towards work-based qualifications
- attend college by day release to study for vocational qualifications such as NVQs/SVQs
- shadow more experienced staff.
NVQs/SVQs are available at Level 2 in Design Support, Level 3 in Design and Level 4 in Design Management.
It will be useful to join a professional organisation such as the Chartered Society of Designers as this will give you access to advice, and opportunities for ongoing training and development and networking.
Apprenticeships may be available for those under the age of 24. In England these are currently Apprenticeships (level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3). To find out more about these, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Apprenticeships may be different in other areas. For further information see Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland
Opportunities
As an exhibition designer you might be employed as part of a team by an independent studio. Other employers include national and local government, and large organisations such as museums with their own design departments. There is a steady demand for the services of talented and experienced professionals.
Promotion to team leader or partner may be possible with a successful record of work. Many designers work freelance and need to build up contacts and reputation in order to be successful.
Annual Income
The annual income section is intended as a guideline only. Income for exhibition designers varies depending on ability, reputation and the type of employer.
Newly-qualified designers earn around £15,000 per year.
Experienced designers can earn £25,000 upwards.
Freelance designers may charge per exhibition and rates vary widely.
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