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Plans, develops, and prepares illustrations of scenes and backgrounds against which action is filmed for use in motion picture or television production: Reads script, reviews working drawings, conducts research and consults with ART DIRECTOR to develop illustration ideas. Performs duties of ILLUSTRATOR to render illustrations.

Personality Traits


Outside the Box Thinker: Your creative brainpower gets a workout as you come up with innovative ideas.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

High Achiever: You love the challenge of tackling difficult work.

Salary and Education


How much does a Set Illustrator make?

Nationally: $19,000 – $90,000

Main education level: Associates

source: US Dept of Labor


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