Theatre designers conceptualize and produce designs for sets, costumes, and lighting. Fashion designers conceptualize and produce designs for clothing and accessories. Exhibit designers produce designs for museums, trade shows, and retail spaces.

In general, you usually need a high school diploma.

To be a designer, you usually need a college diploma, university degree or other training program, and a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative ability.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 1 in 4 has an undergraduate university degree.