Careers for Artistic thinkers
Three hundred and fifty-two 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 8 for Artistic careers.
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Data Visualization Specialist (Research)
Bachelor's in Data Science, Design, or Information Visualization · $82,000
Creates compelling visual representations of research findings through interactive dashboards, infographics, and data…
Design Director
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $240,000
Leads design vision and strategy across multiple product lines or company-wide initiatives. Manages design teams and…
Design Engineer (Frontend + Design)
Bachelor's degree (CS/Design; bootcamp + portfolio accepted) · $140,000
Combines design skills with frontend engineering to build production-quality interfaces, bridging the gap between…
Design Manager
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $160,000
Manages design team, hiring, and professional development. Oversees design projects, establishes design processes, and…
Design Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Manages design operations, tools, processes, and workflows. Optimizes design efficiency, manages design tools and…
Design Researcher / Design Strategist
Master's degree (Design Research/HCI/Anthropology; MBA valued) · $120,000
Conducts strategic design research combining ethnography, market analysis, and design thinking to inform product…
Design System Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $145,000
Leads the development and maintenance of a comprehensive design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency across…
Design Systems Designer / Lead
Bachelor's degree (Design/CS) · $145,000
Creates and maintains scalable design systems including component libraries, design tokens, documentation, and…
Design Systems Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of a scalable design system to ensure consistency, efficiency,…
Design Systems Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field · $100,000
Develops and maintains visual design systems for motion and video projects. Ensures consistency across all visual…
Design Systems Manager
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $135,000
Creates and maintains design systems and component libraries for consistent product design. Manages design tokens,…
Design Technologist
Bachelor's Degree in Design or Computer Science · $145,000
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 · $60,000
Operates and maintains digital imaging equipment to capture, process, and manipulate images for various purposes,…
Director (Commercial/Music Video)
Bachelor's Degree in Film or Media · $95,000
Directs commercials, music videos, and short-form content. Develops creative concepts and leads production teams.
Director of Design
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $240,000
Leads design organization, setting design vision and strategy. Manages design managers, aligns design with business…
Director of Photography (Commercial)
Bachelor's Degree in Film or Photography · $115,000
Directs cinematography for commercials and advertising. Manages lighting and camera work for commercial productions.
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Bachelor's Degree · $66,260
Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use…
DJ / Electronic Music Producer
No formal degree required (self-taught/music production courses) · $48,000
Performs live DJ sets at clubs, festivals, and events, and produces original electronic music tracks, remixes, and…
Documentary / Brand Film Producer
Bachelor's in Film Production, Communications, or Journalism; strong reel essential · $82,000
Produces documentary-style brand films and video series that tell authentic company, customer, or social impact…
Documentary Filmmaker
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Conceives, researches, and produces non-fiction films that explore real-world subjects, often involving extensive…
Documentary Filmmaker (News / Current Affairs)
Bachelor's in Film, Journalism, or Documentary Studies; MFA advantageous · $68,000
Produces long-form documentary films and series focused on news, current affairs, and social issues for broadcast…
Dramaturg
Master's degree · $55,000
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 in Journalism, Photography, or Aviation; FAA Part 107 required · $58,000
Operates unmanned aerial vehicles to capture aerial photography and video for news coverage including natural…
Drone Pilot (Cinematic)
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Operate drones to capture high-quality aerial footage for film, television, commercials, and media productions,…
E-learning Developer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Designs, develops, and implements online learning programs and materials. This includes creating engaging course…
Editor (Publishing)
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Editors plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication. They review proposals and drafts, suggest revisions, and…
Editorial Cartoonist / Political Cartoonist
Bachelor's in Fine Art, Illustration, or Journalism; strong portfolio essential · $52,000
Creates editorial cartoons and political illustrations that comment on current events, politics, and social issues…
Editorial Director (Brand / Corporate)
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Communications; Master's valued; 8+ years editorial experience · $125,000
Sets the editorial vision and voice for a brand's content ecosystem, overseeing writers, editors, and designers to…
Editors
Bachelor's Degree · $75,260
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Environmental Graphics / Signage Designer
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Architecture) · $78,000
Designs wayfinding systems, signage, environmental graphics, and branded spatial experiences for buildings, campuses,…
Etchers and Engravers
High School Diploma · $40,450
Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph…
Executive Chef
Associate's Degree · $75,000
Oversees all kitchen operations, including menu development, staff management, and food preparation, ensuring high…
Exhibition / Museum Designer
Bachelor's degree (Exhibition Design/Interior Design/Architecture) · $72,000
Designs immersive exhibition spaces, museum displays, and visitor experiences, combining spatial design, storytelling,…
Experience Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Designs and optimizes customer and user experiences across multiple touchpoints by analyzing user needs, business…
Extended Reality (XR) Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, UX Design, or related field · $115,000
Designs immersive experiences for AR, VR, and MR platforms. Creates interactive 3D environments and experiences.
Fashion Design Assistant
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Assists fashion designers with various tasks, including research, sketching, fabric selection, pattern making, and…
Fashion Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $80,690
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Fashion Tech Designer (Wearables)
Bachelor's degree (Fashion Design + Technology/Engineering) · $95,000
Designs wearable technology products and smart textiles that integrate electronics, sensors, and connectivity into…
Features Writer / Longform Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Creative Writing · $55,000
Writes in-depth feature articles, profiles, and narrative journalism pieces that go beyond daily news to explore human…
Fight Choreographer / Intimacy Coordinator
Bachelor's degree preferred (Theater; SAFD/IDC certification essential) · $58,000
Designs and directs staged combat sequences and/or coordinates intimate scenes for theater, film, and television,…
Fight Coordinator
High School Diploma or equivalent, extensive specialized training in martial arts, stage combat, and stunt performance · $50,890
Fight Coordinators specialize in designing, planning, and executing fight sequences for film, TV, and stage…
Film and Video Editors
Bachelor's Degree · $70,980
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final…
Film Director
Bachelor's Degree · $92,000
Directs the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film, guiding the cast and crew in the realization of their creative…
Film Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Film editors assemble raw footage into a finished product that is suitable for broadcasting. They manipulate and edit…
Fine Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Conceives and creates original works of art using various mediums and techniques, expressing ideas, emotions, or…
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Some College · $60,560
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
First Assistant Camera (1st AC)
Bachelor's Degree or Certificate/Vocational Training · $75,000
Manages and maintains camera equipment, ensuring focus and proper exposure during filming. Collaborates closely with…
Floral Designers
High School Diploma · $36,120
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Food / Travel Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Culinary Arts; portfolio essential · $50,000
Writes about food, restaurants, travel destinations, and culinary culture for publications and digital platforms,…