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	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	Set and Exhibit Designers	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	Art Directors	Interior Designers	Commercial and Industrial Designers
SUMMARY	43% Moderate Risk	20% Low Risk	32% Low Risk	22% Low Risk	20% Low Risk	27% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.3/10	5.7/10	4.0/10	6.9/10	6.1/10	5.9/10
POLLING	33% (Low Risk, Based on 15 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 46 votes)	52% (Moderate Risk, Based on 60 votes)	32% (Low Risk, Based on 215 votes)	39% (Low Risk, Based on 477 votes)	32% (Low Risk, Based on 203 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	3.2%	2.3%	-5.0%	4.2%	3.2%	3.2%
WAGES	$37,350 or $17.96 per hour	$66,280 or $31.86 per hour	$47,320 or $22.75 per hour	$111,040 or $53.38 per hour	$63,490 or $30.52 per hour	$79,450 or $38.19 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	192,480	10,850	1,113,160	50,370	69,580	30,250
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DESCRIPTION	Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.	Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.	Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.	Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.	Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

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