Projection Mapping Artist: Projects animated art onto buildings, stages, and immersive gallery walls. Typical pay $75k.
Theatrical Lighting Designer: Designs the lighting for plays, concerts, dance, and events to create mood and focus. Typical pay $62k.
Visual Merchandising Manager: Plans how a store chain's displays, windows, and product presentations look. Typical pay $68k.
Parade Float Designer: Designs and builds giant floats for parades like the Rose Parade or Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Typical pay $55k.
Planetarium Show Producer: Creates the immersive dome shows in planetariums and science centers. Typical pay $62k.
Museum Mountmaker: Builds custom metal and acrylic stands that hold priceless museum objects safely and invisibly on display. Typical pay $60k.
Diorama Artist: Builds lifelike miniature or full-size scenes of habitats, history, and dinosaurs for museums and visitor centers. Typical pay $55k.
Zoo Exhibit Designer: Designs animal habitats and visitor areas at zoos and aquariums that keep animals healthy and guests amazed. Typical pay $80k.
Creative Technologist (Experiential): Builds the interactive tech in museum exhibits, brand pop-ups, and immersive art: sensors, projections, and touch walls. Typical pay $95k.
Large-Scale Installation Artist: Creates room-sized or outdoor art pieces for festivals, museums, malls, and brand events. Typical pay $60k.
Event Designer: Designs the look of weddings, galas, and corporate parties: decor, lighting, tables, flowers, and stage sets. Typical pay $60k.
Haunted Attraction Designer: Designs haunted houses and Halloween events, planning the scares, sets, effects, and the path guests walk. Typical pay $55k.
Exhibit Project Manager: Keeps a museum or trade show exhibit on budget and on schedule from design through installation. Typical pay $80k.
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Visual Merchandiser: Creates store window and in-store displays that make shoppers want to buy. Typical pay $38k.
Exhibit Fabricator: Builds museum exhibits, trade show booths, and displays from wood, metal, acrylic, and foam. Typical pay $48k.
Prop Maker: Builds props for theater, film, theme parks, and events: fake food, weapons, furniture, creatures. Typical pay $50k.
Scenic Carpenter: Builds the sets for theater, film, TV, and events. Typical pay $50k.
Holiday Display Installer: Installs giant holiday decorations, light displays, and seasonal decor for malls, hotels, and cities. Typical pay $38k.
Model Railroad & Miniature Layout Builder: Builds detailed miniature train layouts and model worlds for museums, attractions, and private collectors. Typical pay $45k.
Museum AV & Exhibit Media Technician: Keeps the screens, projectors, audio, and interactive kiosks in museums running every day. Typical pay $52k.
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