Set Design – Film

Set designers create plans for the sets used in film, television and theatrical productions. They work closely with directors and other designers to create a particular look and style. Many professionals draw design plans and create small-scale models for crew members to work from and replicate. There are many different professionals involved in set design, including art directors, carpenters, and artists. These positions all have different salaries. For comparison, those with the actual job title of set designer (along with exhibit designers) earned an average of $54,920 as of May 2015, pet the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).