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Job Description:
Job Description:
You'll be creating props that fit the particular style of animation for the show. Complete all rough, revised, and final designs necessary within assigned deadlines. Resolve design problems with creative supervisors
Salary average: $83,148
Salary average: $83,148
Occupational Outlook:
Occupational Outlook:
Prop Designer is projected job growth is 23% for the period 2021-2031 in the US
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Links to Learn More About This Career:
Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
Fine art, design, or film degree
A background in art and design, even if they don't have an official degree in it.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Address: 01 Main Building Lexington, KY
Website:
Information on the Major: https://finearts.uky.edu/sites/default/files/public/content/documents/uksavslookbook_2024.pdf
Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Address: 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41099
Website:
Information on the Major: https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/SchoolOfTheArts/programs/art.html
University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Time management
Group work
Painting
Designing
Measuring
Crafting
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Having a master props list makes everyone's life easier when it comes to knowing exactly what props are needed for your show, how each item is being acquired, and if a certain prop exists.
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Handsome salary especially when working for private museums and special exhibits
Opportunities to contribute to the arts in theater, television or motion pictures etc
Flexible working hours
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Specialized education in set designing is required
No guarantee of steady workflow
Long and hectic work schedule especially before the launch of a production
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Inside on set or in own area, lifting depending on the size of the prop.
Joe Lynn
Joe Lynn
Job Title: Property Master
American theatrical Property Master on Broadway
Bonus #3
Bonus #3
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Career Researched By: Briana Myers
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