A career in the field of art and design can mean working as
a photographer, an art teacher, or an industrial designer. Careers in art and
design are all about creating things that are appealing to the eye.
It may be possible to begin a career as a photographer with
no postsecondary training, but art teachers and industrial designers need a
bachelor's degree. Great news for creative folks like you there are all sorts
of design careers that allow you to capitalize on your innate creativity.
Advertising &
promotions manager-Professionals in these positions often work in agencies to
organize campaigns for clients. They may also be responsible for selling
advertising space or time for media firms.
Multimedia artist
& animator- These professionals create animations and special effects
for movies, television, video games, and other forms of media both
two-dimensional and three-dimensional.
Film
& video editor-
Film and video editors use technical software to construct promotional or
artistic productions from footage shot by camera operators.
Photographer-
Photographers utilize their creativity and composition skills alongside their
technical expertise to capture photographs that tell a story or document an
event.
User experience
designer- UX designers make websites, mobile applications, software, or
video games easier to navigate and more intuitive for users to interact with.
Fashion
designer-
Professionals in this field design new clothing and accessories. Designs are
sketched on paper and then colors, materials, and textures of the final product
are determined.
Art director- Art directors work in a variety of settings such as
magazines, newspapers, internet-based publications, and advertising or public
relations agencies. They communicate with clients while overseeing project
budgets and timelines.
Interior designer-
Professionals in this occupation work with interior spaces to improve the safety,
functionality, and aesthetic appeal of the area. They select color schemes,
furniture, flooring, lighting, and all other elements of a room or building.
Graphic designer-
One of the most in-demand design professionals out there is a graphic designer.
These professionals create designs for marketing collateral, product
illustrations, brand identities, and websites using computer software like the
Adobe® Creative Suite.