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Exhibition designer apprenticeships

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Exhibition designer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • working towards this role
  • specialist courses run by private training organisations


    • University

    You'll normally need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

    • spatial design (exhibitions) 
    • interior design 
    • three-dimensional (3D) design
    • interior architecture 
    You may also find exhibition design options as part of some events management, and museums and galleries courses. You'll usually need: 

    • a foundation diploma in art and design
    • 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma 
    • 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree 
    Work
    You may be able to get into this type of work as a junior design assistant. To do this, you are likely to need a qualification in art and design, like a diploma or an A-Level. You are also likely to need experience in using computer-aided design (CAD) software packages.

    Volunteering

    You could volunteer to help set up exhibitions, for example with local arts festivals or in libraries. 

    Other Routes
    The British Display Society offers a distance learning course, the Certificate in Display and Visual Merchandising, which includes units on layout, design and lighting. You'll need to put together a portfolio of your work to highlight your design skills to show at interview. Work experience would also give you an advantage when applying for training and jobs.

    Exhibition designer apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need:

    • knowledge of the fine arts 
    • design skills and knowledge
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Exhibition designer apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you may: 

    • discuss requirements with clients 
    • present your ideas as sketches, scale plans, computer-generated visuals and models 
    • produce final blueprints after discussions with clients 
    • handle orders for supplies 
    • liaise with technical specialists like lighting staff 
    • project manage the set-up process from start to finish
    Working environment
    You could work at events, in an office or at a conference centre.

    Career path and progression - Exhibition designer apprenticeships

    With experience you may be able to progress to a more senior position, like team leader or senior designer. You could also become freelance, or set up your own company.

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