Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Exhibit designers plan, develop, and produce physical displays for exhibitions at museums and similar institutions. They work closely with museum directors, educators, curators, and conservators to create educational exhibits that focus on portions of a museum's collection while maintaining secure and safe environmental conditions for the objects on display. Exhibit designers prepare both temporary and permanent exhibitions for a broad range of museum audiences. There are approximately 13,700 set and exhibit designers working in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Helpful
Career Ladder
Director of Exhibitions, or Collections Manager, or Curator
Lead Designer
Exhibit Designer
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