Set Designer

The set designer of a performance has the following responsibilities.

1) The set designer designs all of the sets and scene changes for the production.

2) They are hired by either the director or producer and report directly to the director or assistant director.

3)  They are usually paid based on a contract.

4)  They must know a great deal about how sets are built, how to create quick and efficient scene changes and must work closely with the director to help re-create the director's vision of the production through color and architecture.