Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace set and exhibit designers?AI replacement risk 49% and how the work is changing

United States Design Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$75,240
25th–75th pct. $52,830–$104,030
Top pay (est.)
$176,000
Top 10% $135,410
Pay in 5 years
$86,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$99,900est.
$85,900–$116,000
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
49%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.4%
2,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Set and Exhibit Designers? AI replacement risk

49%
Moderate
Ranked #507 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Set and Exhibit Designers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
3.9
Complex Problem Solving
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Operations Analysis
3.8
Speaking
3.6
Time Management
3.6
Coordination
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Fine Arts
6.6
Design
5.8
Computers and Electronics
4.7
Building and Construction
4.3
History and Archeology
4.2
English Language
3.6
Administration and Management
3.6
Engineering and Technology
3.5

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting Information

Important abilities

VisualizationFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionOriginalitySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Master's degree
33%
Bachelor's degree
33%
Some college
10%
Post-master's certificate
10%
Doctoral degree
5%
Associate's degree
5%
Professional degree
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
38%
1–2 years
19%
6–12 months
14%
Up to 1 month
14%
1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
5%

Related work experience

2–4 years
43%
1–2 years
24%
6–12 months
14%
Over 10 years
5%
6–8 years
5%
1–3 months
5%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.