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Overview
Miniature set designers design and build small-scale props, models and sets for film production, using visual design, hand tools, materials and production requirements for visual effects.
In job descriptions, look for model making, miniature props, set models, script analysis, production schedules, hand-tool work, visual quality, lighting, photography, budgets and coordination with production directors.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Miniature set designers turn production ideas into small physical sets, props and models for film effects. The work moves between script needs, drawings, material choices, hand-tool construction and visual checks.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes model making, miniature props, set models, graphic design, cinematography, lighting, photography, budget discipline, production schedules and safe use of tools or mobile electrical systems.
Salary context
Pay context depends on model complexity, production deadlines, material responsibility, visual-effects demands, budget control and whether the role only builds or also designs miniature sets. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can grow from prop making, scenic carpentry, model making, graphic design or film art departments into senior miniature design, set supervision or visual-effects model leadership.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy asks for design, construction or both. Strong adverts name the production type, materials, model scale, tools, schedule, visual approval process and who reviews the finished set.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Set and Exhibit Designers
27-1027.00
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Alternative labels
miniature set builder
miniature model set designer
miniature model set designer and builder
miniature set constructor
miniature maker
model designer and maker
miniatures builder
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miniature designer and maker
model set designer
miniature model set designer and maker
model designer and builder
miniature set designer and builder
model set designer and builder
Occupation group
Interior designers and decorators (3432)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/88760821-9df4-47a6-a1c2-ac08b9759396 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3432.3 |
| ISCO group | 3432 |
| Concept type | Occupation |