Artistic Designers
Job description
Theatre designers create and produce sets, costumes, and lighting. They are employed by theatre companies, broadcasters, and festivals.
Fashion designers create and produce models of clothing, fabrics, and accessories. They are self-employed or work for clothing and fabric companies.
Exhibition designers create and implement display and exhibition concepts. They are employed by museums and retail businesses.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
Main tasks
Theatre Set Builders
- Conduct research to create an environment that represents the desired theme.
- Draw plans by hand or using software.
- Design sets, costumes, and lighting for various productions.
Fashion Designers
- Conduct research to create clothing and accessories in line with the chosen style and theme.
- Draw plans by hand or using software.
- Design and create clothing and accessories for men, women, and children.
- Assess the approximate costs of making collections.
Exhibition Designers
- Identify the objectives of the event and target clientele.
- Plan and prepare permanent, temporary, or removable exhibits and displays.
- Supervise the implementation of the exhibition and contribute to it as required.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory or managerial positions.
- Fashion designers may specialize in different items (sportswear, shoes, formal wear, etc.).
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.- Minimum
- $16.41
- Median
- $24.73
- Maximum
- $41.67
Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
All of Québec
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
All of Québec
Gender distribution
All of Québec
- 53.6% Female
- 46.4% Male
- 53.6% Female
- 46.4% Male
Job types
All of Québec
- Full time
- Part time
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
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NAICS 5413, 541422% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 4515% of jobs
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NAICS 313, 314, 315, 31611% of jobs
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NAICS 519% of jobs
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NAICS 718% of jobs
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Others35% of jobs
All of Québec
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NAICS 5413, 541422% of jobs
-
NAICS 44, 4515% of jobs
-
NAICS 313, 314, 315, 31611% of jobs
-
NAICS 519% of jobs
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NAICS 718% of jobs
-
Others35% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in décoration intérieure et présentation visuelle
Placement rate: 78.7%
11.6% of graduates pursue further studies
College
DCS in commercialisation de la mode
Placement rate: 65.2%
31.9% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in design de mode
Placement rate: 61.1%
26.4% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in display Design
Placement rate: 73.7%
21.1% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in production scénique (Conception d'accessoires, de costumes et d'espaces scénographiques)
Placement rate: 75%
25% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in production scénique (Régie et techniques scéniques)
Placement rate: 72.4%
24.1% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in techniques de métiers d'art (Céramique)
Placement rate: 62.5%
DCS in techniques de métiers d'art (Construction textile)
Placement rate: 80%
20% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in techniques de métiers d'art (Ébénisterie artisanale)
Placement rate: 93.8%
DCS in techniques de métiers d'art (Impression textile)
Placement rate: 66.7%
DCS in techniques de métiers d'art (Joaillerie)
Placement rate: 90%
10% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in techniques de métiers d'art (Lutherie)
Placement rate: 53.8%
University
Applied design (ceramics, weaving, goldsmithery, decoration)
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 80.6%
11.9% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
- Specialized training in theatre set design, clothing design, or display design.
- Portfolio demonstrating creative skills.
Sometimes required
- Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software may be required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Active learning
- Coordination
- Oral expression
- Judgment and decision-making
- Social perception
- Reading comprehension
- Human resource management
- Time management
- Solving complex problems
- Result evaluation
- Negotiation
- Service oriented
- Persuasion
- Teaching
- Written expression
- Operation analysis
- System analysis
- Information processing
- Systems evaluation
- Learning strategies
Abilities
- Verbal skills
- Oral comprehension
- Originality
- Written comprehension
- Idea generation
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Awareness of issues
- Speech clarity
- Written expression
- Speech recognition
- Near vision
- Visualization
- Classification
- Colour perception and distinction
- Information organization
- Selective attention
- Distance vision
- Digital dexterity
- Perception speed
- Processing flexibility
Knowledge and attributes
- Autonomy
- Sense of responsibility
- Capacity to adapt
- Knowledge of production and treatment
- Commitment
- Attention to detail
- Vitality
- Creativity
- Commitment to quality
- Knowledge of design
Interests
- Work in the arts, culture, music, or leisure
- Create, design
- Carry out research
- Make, build, install
- Self-employment
- Work manually
- Make technical plans and drawings
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Official name of the NOC 53123
Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
Job titles
- Designer - theatre
- Fashion designer
- Exhibit designer
- Fashion stylist
- Exhibit designers supervisor
- Scene designer assistant
- Assistant costume designer
- Lighting designer
- Museum exhibit designer
- Facilities designer
- Luggage designer
- Jewellery designer
- Scene designer
- Stage scenery designer
- Fishing lure designer
- Museum designer
- Swimming pool designer
- Display designer - museums and art galleries
- Show and demonstration designer
- Trophy designer
- Sound designer
- Fashion goods exhibit coordinator
- Fashion coordinator
- Costume designer
- Couturier - haute couture
- Set designer - theatre
- Designers d'éclairage
- Crest designer
- Tile designer
- Hat designer
- Toy designer - arts and crafts
- Women's fashion designer
- Memorial designer
- Clothing designer
- Fashion wear designer
- Embroidery designer
- Fur designer
- Shoe designer
- Glove designer
- Handbag designer
- Rug designer
- Fabric designer
- Jacket designer
- Garment designer
- Pottery designer
- Textile designer
- Food stylist
- Novelties stylist
- Luggage stylist
Skill type
Art, culture, recreation and sport
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Last update: January 29, 2026