Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers
What they do?
The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
A. Theatre designers design and create settings, scenic environments, properties, costumes and lighting for theatre, film and video productions, operas and ballets.
B. Fashion designers design and create clothing and accessories for men, women and children.
C. Exhibit designers plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces and other exhibitions.
D. 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 such as sportswear, footwear or formal wear.
Where they find work?
1. Specialized design services - 19.0%
2. Retail trade - 19.0%
3. Clothing manufacturing - 18.0%
4. Arts entertainment and recreation - 10.0%
5. Information and cultural industries - 9.0%
What education do I need?
1. 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.
2. Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required.
3. Use of computer-aided design (CAD) software may be required.
4. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.
High School Subject that will help:
1. English
2. Computer-related courses
3. Graphic Design
4. Visual Arts
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers is $16.12/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport sector and are below average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at an above-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
6% of Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($16.12) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is above average.
3. The unemployment rate (6%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely exceed the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers are found in Quebec and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (20%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Colour
2. Design
3. Innovation
