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27-1027.00

Set and Exhibit Designers

Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

1.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 3% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role
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3%
of jobs safer
995
jobs riskier than this
+2.3%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Set and exhibit designers create physical and environmental experiences — theater sets, museum exhibitions, trade show displays — where spatial problem-solving, physical material knowledge, and client collaboration define the role. AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion can accelerate concept visualization and mood boarding, compressing early-phase design time. The fabrication coordination, budget management, and on-site installation direction are inherently human functions. Through 2027, AI accelerates the visualization phase but does not threaten the project management and physical execution core.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$66,280
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+2.3%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →