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Production Designers and Art Directors

Employment Prospects

Employers

Typical employers include film and television production houses, movie studios, multimedia developers, computer games developers, and television stations.

Starting Out

The positions of production designer and art director are not entry level. Typically, a person on a career track toward the position of production designer or art director is hired as an assistant to an established professional.

Serving as an intern is a good way to get experience and develop skills. Graduates should also consider taking an entry-level job at a film or television studio to gain initial experience.

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