You'll normally need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

• spatial design (exhibitions)
• interior design
• three-dimensional (3D) design
• interior architecture

You may also find exhibition design options as part of some events management, and museums and galleries courses.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• a foundation diploma in art and design
• 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

You could apply to do a Scenic Construction Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship with an organisation.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

You may be able to get into this type of work as a junior design assistant. To do this, you are likely to need a qualification in art and design, like a diploma or an A level.

You are also likely to need experience in using computer-aided design (CAD) software packages.

You could volunteer to help set up exhibitions, for example with local arts festivals or in libraries.

This would help you gain practical skills as well as an insight into the project management that goes on behind the scenes.

You'll need:

• knowledge of the fine arts
• design skills and knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

In your day-to-day duties you may:

• discuss requirements with clients
• present your ideas as sketches, scale plans, computer-generated visuals and models
• produce final blueprints after discussions with clients
• handle orders for supplies
• liaise with technical specialists like lighting staff
• work with technicians to build and fit displays and installations
• project manage the set-up process from start to finish

You could work at events, at a conference centre or in an office.

Your working environment may be you'll travel often and you may spend nights away from home.