OSCA 2024 · 231437 · Skill level 1
Screen or Live Performance Designer: OSCA 231437
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Screen or Live Performance Designer is OSCA 2024 code 231437. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (212311 and 232311). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 231437
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 212311
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
On the Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 212311ANZSCO 232311 · in part
Fashion Designer
On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 232311
The job
What a screen or live performance designer does
Plans, organises and controls the artistic and visual design of film, television, video or live performance productions.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Art Director (Screen)
- Costume Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Production Designer (Screen)
- Set Designer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Works closely with clients and creative teams to guide the visual direction of film, television, video or live performance productions
- Interprets scripts and creates visual guides to reflect character, setting, lighting and story
- Researches and gathers visual references including photographs, sketches and other visual materials to inform artistic direction
- Develops and presents artistic concepts and visual presentations
- Continually assesses the artistic progress of a project and provides direction as necessary
- Oversees the design and creation of sets, costumes, props, lighting, video and other visual elements
- May provide guidance and feedback to Actors and performers regarding their artistic interpretation and portrayal of characters
Unit group 2314
Other occupations in Media Directors and Designers
Questions
OSCA 231437: common questions
What is the OSCA code for screen or live performance designer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 231437?
Is Screen or Live Performance Designer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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