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The Scenic Design Project Coordinator supports QVC group. Reporting to the Sr. Construction Project Manager, you will play an important supporting role in QVC US scenic design projects of varying ...

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How much do scenic design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for scenic design in the United States is $58,549.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Scenic Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scenic Designer, you need a solid understanding of design principles, drafting, spatial awareness, and often a degree in theater design or related fields. Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, and familiarity with model building and stage construction techniques are typically required. Creativity, strong communication, and collaboration skills help Scenic Designers work effectively with directors, production teams, and other designers. These abilities are crucial for translating creative concepts into practical, visually compelling stage environments that enhance the overall production.

What are some common challenges scenic designers face when collaborating with directors and other creative teams?

Scenic designers often navigate the challenge of balancing their creative vision with the director’s overall concept and the practical requirements of the production. Collaboration with lighting, costume, and sound designers requires flexibility and strong communication skills to ensure cohesive storytelling. Time constraints, budget limitations, and adapting designs to fit different venues are also frequent hurdles. Being open to feedback and willing to iterate on designs helps scenic designers thrive in these collaborative environments.

What is the difference between Scenic Design vs Costume Design?

AspectScenic DesignCostume Design
Primary FocusCreating the physical environment and scenery for a productionDesigning costumes and wardrobe for characters
Work EnvironmentTheater, film, television setsTheater, film, television wardrobe departments
Required SkillsDrafting, model-making, spatial designDrawing, fabric knowledge, character analysis
Industry UsageUsed in stage and set design for visual storytellingUsed in character development and visual storytelling through clothing

While both Scenic Design and Costume Design are essential for visual storytelling in productions, Scenic Design focuses on creating the environment and physical scenery, whereas Costume Design centers on character appearance through clothing. Both roles require creative skills and industry-specific knowledge, often collaborating closely to bring a production to life.

What is scenic design?

Scenic design is the art and practice of creating the visual environment for a theater, film, or television production. A scenic designer is responsible for designing sets, backgrounds, and stage elements that help convey the mood, location, and context of the story being told. This involves collaborating with directors, lighting designers, and other production staff to ensure the scenery supports and enhances the overall vision. Scenic design combines elements of architecture, visual art, and storytelling to transform empty spaces into immersive worlds for audiences.
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Infographic showing various Scenic Design job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,549 per year, or $28.1 per hour.
Scenic Design Project Coordinator

Scenic Design Project Coordinator

QVC

West Chester, PA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


QVC rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

  • The Scenic Design Project Coordinator supports QVC group. Reporting to the Sr. Construction Project Manager, you will play an important supporting role in QVC US scenic design projects of varying size and complexity. You will assist throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through design, execution, installation and monitoring, ensuring projects progress smoothly through Legal approval to final closure.
  • The Coordinator contributes to QVC's Brand Scenic & Experiential development efforts, collaborating with teams across QVC's brands to help bring creative visions to life. You will work under the guidance of the Sr. Construction Project Manager, assisting with project documentation, scheduling, and resource tracking to maintain accuracy and timeliness. You'll collaborate with Content Production teams and team members to help scope, plan, and accomplish project tasks, supporting the achievement of key milestones and helping projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Where You'll Work

  • This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, NJ, DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

  • Help manage scenic installation projects from creation to completion within defined deadlines, scope and budgetary requirements to achieve intended project results.
  • Monitor Content Production scenic build/strike schedules and check in with all content teams to ensure support is adequate, assisting.
  • Review scenic designs and produce technical drafting, documentation and execution files under the direction from the Sr SCPM.
  • Assist in the collection of client requirements and project deliverables for each scenic project.
  • Promote smooth workflow and communication between requestors and team through execution of projects, including scenic design, messaging, print, photography, video, multimedia, and environmental.
  • Track projects and regularly communicates status updates with stakeholders. Leverages and maintains a variety of internal tools for project management, workflow and project delivery.
  • Regularly meets with internal production teams and external vendors as need to complete projects.
  • Assist in sourcing materials, contractors, and vendors as needed to execute scenic design deliverables when internal resources are unavailable or insufficient.
  • Assist in the installation and fabrication of scenic assets as needed to ensure successful project completion.
  • Monitor scenic installations during productions to maintain design parameters and intended functionality.
  • Help oversee onsite installation crews for larger projects with Sr. Scenic Construction Project Manager.
  • Helps create project folders, work requests, and business requirement documentation, as needed. Ensures project deliverables are reviewed by appropriate partners for compliance and legal approval.
  • Maintain, strengthen, and continue to grow relationships with all partners, execution teams, and all levels of leadership across the organization.
  • Ongoing focus on self-development and continuous improvement leveraging internal and external tools for continued exploration, growth and learning.

What You'll Bring

  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to plan and manage simultaneous projects varying in size and complexity;
  • Understanding of the scenic build & creative process with the ability to define scope, plan, monitor and report progress as well as drive deadlines and identify risks
  • Identify resources necessary to execute projects and elevate requests when gaps are identified.
  • High degree of interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to build productive relationships with teams, clients and external contacts.
  • Strong quantitative/analytical skills, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills with a clear focus under pressure.
  • Resourceful, action-orientated with the ability to get things done by managing risks / issues, overcome obstacles and develop creative solutions to problems

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Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.


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