Careers for people who think in images and story
Four hundred and thirty-six careers that suit Artistic people, the creative, expressive and design-led work that suits people who think in images, sound, words or movement and need a way to make ideas tangible. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 9 for Artistic careers.
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Costume Attendant
High School Diploma · $50,400
Costume attendants prepare and maintain performers' costumes before shows, then work backstage during performances to…
Costume Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,960
Designs costumes for film, television, theatre, and live events, researching periods and characters, creating sketches,…
Craft Artist
High School Diploma · $46,080
Craft artists make objects by hand in clay, metal, fabric, or wood, selling at markets, through online shops, or on…
Creative Director (Advertising)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Creative Directors in advertising lead the creative vision for campaigns and projects. They oversee the creative…
Creative Director (Digital / Agency)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads the creative vision for digital campaigns and brand experiences, overseeing designers, copywriters, and video…
Creative Director (Video/Motion)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads creative vision for video and motion projects. Develops concepts, directs creative teams, and ensures artistic…
Creative Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages creative projects from concept to completion. Balances creative vision with production logistics and budgets.
Creative Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops creative strategies that connect brand positioning, audience insights, and cultural trends to guide creative…
Creative Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Bridge the gap between creative concepts and technical execution by experimenting with new technologies to develop…
Crime / Court Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers criminal justice, court proceedings, law enforcement, and crime stories for news outlets, attending trials,…
CSS/Styling Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Specializes in CSS architecture, design systems, and styling solutions; ensures visual consistency and performance.
Culinary Instructor
Associate's Degree · $63,820
Instructs and guides aspiring culinary professionals in various cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food…
Customer Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, retention, and advocacy.
Dance Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $46,800
Instructs students in various dance forms, techniques, and performance skills, fostering artistic expression and…
Dancer
High School Diploma · $51,580
Dancers perform choreographed work on stage, in film, and at live events for companies, touring productions, and…
Data Visualization Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Transforms complex data into clear, compelling visual narratives through charts, infographics, interactive dashboards,…
Data Visualization Specialist (Research)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Creates compelling visual representations of research findings through interactive dashboards, infographics, and data…
Decorative Painter and Faux Finisher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,400
Apply specialist decorative paint finishes to interior surfaces including marbling, wood graining, trompe l'oeil,…
Design Director
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads design vision and strategy across multiple product lines or company-wide initiatives. Manages design teams and…
Design Engineer (Frontend + Design)
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Combines design skills with frontend engineering to build production-quality interfaces, bridging the gap between…
Design Engineer (Product)
Bachelor's Degree · $115,150
Designs and ships polished digital product experiences by moving fluidly between interaction design, high-fidelity…
Design Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Manages design team, hiring, and professional development. Oversees design projects, establishes design processes, and…
Design Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Manages design operations, tools, processes, and workflows. Optimizes design efficiency, manages design tools and…
Design Researcher / Design Strategist
Master's Degree · $78,760
Conducts strategic design research combining ethnography, market analysis, and design thinking to inform product…
Design studio founder
No Formal Education Needed · $220,600 - $269,600 owner take-home/SDE
Design studio founder owns a design studio delivering brand, digital or product work, setting creative standards while…
Design System Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Creates and maintains scalable design systems including component libraries, design tokens, documentation, and…
Design Systems Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Creates and maintains design systems and component libraries for consistent product design. Manages design tokens,…
Design Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Bridges design and engineering by creating design tools and infrastructure. Builds design systems, automation, and…
Digital Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Plan, coordinate, and revise digital content for various online platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and engaging…
Digital Imaging Specialist
Associate's Degree · $44,660
Operates and maintains digital imaging equipment to capture, process, and manipulate images for various purposes,…
Director (Commercial/Music Video)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Directs commercials, music videos, and short-form content. Develops creative concepts and leads production teams.
Director of Design
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads design organization, setting design vision and strategy. Manages design managers, aligns design with business…
Director of Photography (Commercial)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,990
Directs cinematography for commercials and advertising. Manages lighting and camera work for commercial productions.
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Bachelor's Degree · $44,950
DJs play prerecorded music at nightclubs, weddings, corporate events, and private parties, blending tracks using…
DJ / Electronic Music Producer
No Formal Education Needed · $44,950
Performs live DJ sets at clubs, festivals, and events, and produces original electronic music tracks, remixes, and…
Documentary / Brand Film Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produces documentary-style brand films and video series that tell authentic company, customer, or social impact…
Documentary Filmmaker
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Conceives, researches, and produces non-fiction films that explore real-world subjects, often involving extensive…
Documentary Filmmaker (News / Current Affairs)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produces long-form documentary films and series focused on news, current affairs, and social issues for broadcast…
Documentary Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Research, develop, and produce documentary films and series for broadcast, streaming, and theatrical release. Identify…
Dramaturg
Master's Degree · $77,920
Dramaturgs are experts in the study of plays, musicals, or operas. They provide vital knowledge, research, and context…
Drone Journalist / Aerial News Photographer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Operates unmanned aerial vehicles to capture aerial photography and video for news coverage including natural…
Drone Pilot (Cinematic)
Associate's Degree · $74,990
Operate drones to capture high-quality aerial footage for film, television, commercials, and media productions,…
E-learning Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $77,440
Designs, develops, and implements online learning programs and materials. This includes creating engaging course…
Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Editors review submissions, write editorial notes, and move pieces from rough draft to final form, working closely with…
Editor (Publishing)
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Editors plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication. They review proposals and drafts, suggest revisions, and…
Editorial Cartoonist / Political Cartoonist
Bachelor's Degree · $55,490
Creates editorial cartoons and political illustrations that comment on current events, politics, and social issues…
Editorial Director (Brand / Corporate)
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Sets the editorial vision and voice for a brand's content ecosystem, overseeing writers, editors, and designers to…
Embroiderer and Textile Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Create hand-embroidered and textile art works for fashion, interior design, heritage conservation, and fine art,…
Embroiderer and Textile Embellisher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and execute hand embroidery, goldwork, and textile embellishment for fashion, interior textiles, ecclesiastical…
Enameller (Vitreous)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Apply vitreous enamel to metal surfaces using cloisonne, champlevé, plique-à-jour, and painted enamel techniques for…