Display Decorator (Design Industry)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A specialist who plans, designs, and constructs displays and decorations in spaces such as exhibitions, events, museums, and stores.
Description
Display decorators handle spatial staging tailored to themes and concepts in exhibitions, events, museums, art galleries, showrooms, etc. They organize requirements through client meetings, create layout proposals using floor plans and 3D renderings, produce construction drawings and models, and direct the design and installation of lighting, fixtures, and graphics. At construction sites, they collaborate with craftsmen and transportation companies to manage safety, budget, and schedules, overseeing the project from start to completion and dismantling.
Future Outlook
With the resumption of real events post-COVID and increasing demand for experiential exhibitions, the importance of spatial staging is rising. Demand is growing for talent skilled in exhibition design integrated with digital technologies such as VR/AR.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Creative / Excellent Communication Skills / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Employment at Art Museums and Museums / Employment at Design Offices / Employment at Event Companies / Freelance
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Display Decoration Planner → Project Manager → Spatial Designer → Freelance
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Drawing Creation / Knowledge of Material and Fixture Selection / Model Making / Presentation Skills
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling (SketchUp etc.) / Adobe Creative Suite / Communication Skills (English) / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for ensuring safety and finishing precision |
| Communication Skills | Due to frequent negotiations and adjustments with clients and construction teams |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideas that create attractive exhibition staging are required |
| Planning & Organization | Project management skills such as schedule and budget control are essential |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because construction proceeds through collaboration with multiple professions |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Display Decoration Skills Certification
Aliases
- Display Coordinator
- Exhibition Designer
- Exhibition Display Designer
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