Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit, and Other Creative Designers
(NOC 5243)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportDesigners in this group conceptualize and produce designs for film, television, theatre and video productions, garments, and textiles, displays and exhibits, and for other creative items like jewellery and trophies. Theatre designers work for performing arts and broadcasting companies and festivals. Fashion designers work for by clothing and textiles companies or may be self-employed. Exhibit designers work for museums and retail companies. Other creative designers in this group work for manufacturing companies or may be self-employed. Theatre designers may specialize in costume, lighting or set design. Fashion designers may specialize in men's, women’s, or children's apparel, or in different lines like sportswear, footwear or formal wear.
Job Outlook
Average
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Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$19.34
Median$30.98
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$11,403
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$21.00
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Designers in this group conceptualize and produce designs for film, television, theatre and video productions, garments, and textiles, displays and exhibits, and for other creative items like jewellery and trophies. Theatre designers work for performing arts and broadcasting companies and festivals. Fashion designers work for by clothing and textiles companies or may be self-employed. Exhibit designers work for museums and retail companies. Other creative designers in this group work for manufacturing companies or may be self-employed. Theatre designers may specialize in costume, lighting or set design. Fashion designers may specialize in men's, women’s, or children's apparel, or in different lines like sportswear, footwear or formal wear.
Job duties
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, retail spaces and other exhibitions.
Sample job titles
- clothing designer
- costume designer
- exhibit and display designer
- jewellery designer
- museum exhibit designer
- set designer - theatre
- sound designer
- store display designer
- visual merchandiser
- window display designer
Skills
- A natural ability to draw along with a good sense of creativity and imagination are beneficial. You should have an understanding of artistic principles and be able to visualize a finished piece of work from a sketch or brief description. Computer design and production skills are essential for the commercial jobs in this field. Self-discipline in meeting deadlines and a good business sense are also very important.
Job requirements
- 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.
Other considerations
- Many senior practitioners choose self-employment and manage their own businesses or freelance. Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required. Use of computer-aided design (CAD) software may be required. Designers may advance to supervisory and management positions.
By the numbers
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$14,557 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACape Breton
N/ASouthern
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
25-34
45-54
55-64
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
High school
$6,589 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ABachelor
$27,648 median annual incomeLess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Drama and Theatre Arts
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. They include courses in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Fashion Design
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. They include courses in apparel design, accessory design, the design of men's, women's, and children's wear, flat pattern design, computer-assisted design and manufacturing, concept planning, designing in specific materials, labour and cost analysis, history of fashion, fabric art and printing, and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.
Institutions providing this program
Fibre, Textile and Weaving Arts
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. They include courses in weaving techniques and loom operation, non-woven techniques like knitting and crocheting, quilting, dyeing and pigmentation, printing and other finishing techniques, pattern design, tapestry, and personal style development.
Institutions providing this program
Metal and Jewellery Arts
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. They include courses in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing, stone cutting and polishing, metal and non-metal casting and moulding, electroforming, metal colouring, enamelling, photo etching, lapidary technique and art, design concepts, and personal style development.
Institutions providing this program
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