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name: miniature-set-designer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'miniature set designer' (also: miniature set builder, miniature model set designer, miniature model set designer and builder, miniature set constructor, miniature maker, model designer and maker). Use when the user asks for typical miniature set designer work such as: typical miniature set designer responsibilities"
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# Miniature Set Designer

Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the production. Miniature set designers cut material using hand tools to construct three-dimensional props and sets.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- build miniature sets
- change over props
- cinematography
- consult with production director
- create set models
- design miniature props
- design miniature sets
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
- graphic design
- health and safety regulations
- model sets
- preset miniature sets
- preset props
- use personal protection equipment

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/88760821-9df4-47a6-a1c2-ac08b9759396), O*NET 30.3 (27-1027.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*