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 7 of 8 for Artistic careers.
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Talent Experience Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Apply human-centered design principles to redesign talent processes including recruiting, onboarding, performance…
Technical Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Integrates artistic content into game engines, bridging the gap between creative and programming teams. Develops tools…
Technical Artist (XR)
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Bridge the gap between art and technology in XR development by optimizing assets, developing tools, and implementing…
Technical Content Writer (B2B / SaaS)
Bachelor's in English, CS, Engineering, or Marketing; technical background or domain expertise essential · $82,000
Translates complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for B2B and SaaS audiences, producing developer…
Technical Director (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or VFX · $105,000
Bridges art and technology in VFX production. Develops tools, pipelines, and technical solutions for complex VFX…
Technical Writer
Bachelor's in English / Communications / Computer Science · $105,000
Creates technical documentation; communicates complex concepts to developers and users.
Textile Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Creates original designs and patterns for fabrics and other textile products, blending artistic vision with technical…
Textile Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Textile designers create patterns, prints, and structures for woven, knitted, printed, or embellished fabrics. They…
Textile Designer / Surface Pattern Designer
Bachelor's degree (Textile Design/Surface Design/Fine Arts) · $62,000
Creates patterns, prints, and textures for fabrics, wallpaper, ceramics, and other surfaces, combining artistic…
Texture Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Create surface details and visual properties for 3D models, characters, and environments in video games, films, and…
Theater Director / Artistic Director
Bachelor's degree (Theater; MFA strongly preferred) · $78,000
Interprets scripts and leads the creative vision of theatrical productions, directing actors, collaborating with…
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's degree (Costume Design/Fashion; MFA strongly valued) · $55,000
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater Design/Lighting; MFA strongly valued) · $58,000
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Makeup Artist / SFX Makeup
Certificate or Associate's degree (Makeup Artistry/Cosmetology) · $48,000
Designs and applies makeup for theatrical, film, and television productions, ranging from beauty and period looks to…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Sound Design; MFA valued) · $55,000
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Thought Leadership Strategist / Executive Ghostwriter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, English, or PR; strong writing portfolio essential · $95,000
Develops and executes thought leadership programs for executives and brands, ghostwriting articles, LinkedIn posts,…
Toy / Game Product Designer
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Design/Product Design) · $72,000
Designs physical toys, board games, and play products for children and adults, combining creativity, child development…
Tracking Artist
Associate's Degree or Certificate in VFX · $62,000
Analyzes footage to extract 3D camera and object motion data. Creates accurate tracking data for VFX integration and…
Trend Forecaster / Futurist
Master's in Futures Studies, Design, Sociology, or Strategic Foresight · $92,000
Identifies and analyzes emerging cultural, technological, and consumer trends to forecast future market shifts,…
TV Investigative Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism; advanced training in investigative techniques · $75,000
Produces investigative reports for television news, combining hidden camera work, document analysis, and compelling…
TV News Reporter / Field Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism or Broadcasting · $52,000
Reports live and recorded news stories from the field for television broadcasts, conducting interviews, writing…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's degree (Type Design/Graphic Design; MFA valued) · $85,000
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
UGC Creator / User-Generated Content Strategist
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $55,000
Creates authentic, user-style content (short-form video, photos, testimonials) for brands to use in organic and paid…
UI Designer
Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or HCI · $92,000
Designs the visual elements and interactive components of digital products, creating polished interfaces with…
UI Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Visual Communication) · $105,000
Creates the visual layer of digital interfaces including layouts, color systems, typography, iconography, and component…
Urban Designer
Master's Degree · $83,720
Shapes the physical setting for life in cities, towns, and villages, creating functional and aesthetically pleasing…
UX Designer
Bachelor's in HCI, Design, Psychology, or related field · $98,000
Researches user needs, designs information architectures, and creates wireframes and prototypes to deliver intuitive…
UX Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (HCI/Design/Psychology) · $118,000
Plans and designs user experiences for digital products by conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes,…
UX Director
Master's degree or higher · $160,000
Lead and oversee the user experience design strategy and execution for products or services, managing design teams,…
UX Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Integrates user experience design principles with front-end development, building intuitive and accessible digital…
UX Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Aligns business goals with user needs by conducting research, analysis, and strategic planning to define the…
UX Writer / Content Designer
Bachelor's degree (English/Communications/Design) · $105,000
Crafts the words and microcopy within digital products including buttons, error messages, onboarding flows, and in-app…
UX/UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $105,000
Designs user interfaces and experiences for digital products, conducting user research and usability testing. Creates…
VFX Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,000
A VFX artist creates digital simulations and procedural workflows based on real-world elements or supernatural concepts…
VFX Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $140,000
Oversees all visual effects work on productions. Manages VFX teams, coordinates with other departments, and ensures VFX…
Video Game Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character…
Videographer
Associate's or Bachelor's in Film, Media Production, or related field · $55,000
Plans, shoots, and edits video content for corporate, commercial, documentary, or social media purposes, managing…
Virtual Production Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in VFX, Film, or Engineering · $120,000
Manages real-time rendering and virtual production technologies on set. Operates LED volumes and real-time VFX systems.
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Virtual Staging Specialist / 3D Tour Creator
Certificate or Associate's in 3D Design, Interior Design, or Digital Media · $55,000
Creates virtual staging, 3D property tours, and digital renderings for real estate listings, using software to furnish…
Visual Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $100,000
Creates visual identity and branding for digital products. Designs graphics, illustrations, typography, and color…
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Visual Development Artists create the visual style and aesthetic for animated films, video games, and other media. They…
Visual Effects Artist (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Computer Science · $95,000
Creates visual effects for film, television, and digital media. Develops complex effects including particle systems,…
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $135,000
Supervises visual effects work on set and in post-production. Coordinates with cinematography and other departments.
Visual Merchandiser
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Designs and implements captivating product displays and store layouts to enhance brand image and drive sales.
Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist
No formal degree required (acting/VO training essential) · $48,000
Provides vocal performances for animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, documentaries, and other…
Volumetric Capture Specialist
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's in VFX or Engineering · $110,000
Captures and processes volumetric data for 3D reconstruction. Creates volumetric content for immersive media.
VP of Design
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $330,000
Leads design organization at executive level, setting company-wide design vision and strategy. Reports to C-level,…
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $98,090
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus…
Web Designer
Associate's or Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Web Design, or related field · $68,000
Creates visually appealing and user-friendly website layouts, combining graphic design skills with knowledge of HTML,…