careers

package designer

description: design and develop manufactured products

skills: using colorful graphics, unique shapes, and other eye-arresting methods

educational requirements: a bachelor or associates degree is usually needed for this career

opportunity for growth: good package designs will stand out and engage customers to make that brand a success

settings of employment: online

salary: for commercial and industrial designers the median annual wage is $61,890

what you can do to build skills: coursework that covers typography design, color theory, digital photography, 3-D design, illustration, multimedia, web design, and figure drawing

production artist:
description: assist graphic designer, edit design
skills: know how to use in design, Photoshop, etc.
requirements: 4 years in college
salary: $40,000- $100,000

graphic designer:
description: create visual solutions to communicate problems, mostly magazines, journals, etc.
skills: layout techniques, communication verbally and in writing, problem solving
requirements: bachelor degree, good portfolio, 1-3 years of working experience
salary: $32,000-$56,000

art director
description: makes visual concepts for billboards,posters, magazines, etc.
skills: excellent judgement, negotiation skills, verbal and written communication
requirements: bachelors degree, several years of experience
salary: $82,000- $150,000

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illustrator:
description: combine art, design, and creative skills to develop ideas and produce original designs
skills: good writing, creativity, style, imagination, etc.
requirements: bachelors degree, good portfolio, high school degree
salary: $14,000- $19,000

web design:
description: creating a website for clients
skills: graphic design, computer experience,using Photoshop, in design, comfortable working with computers, etc.
requirements: bachelors degree in graphic field, work on school websites
salary: $46,000- $81,000

comic book artist:
description: create a story using their artwork
skills: no skills
requirements: art degree, worked for school website or school paper
salary: $30,000- $50,000 per year for big companies

computer animation:
description: 3d or 2d objects with motion created with animation on the computer
skills: drawing, story telling, timing, composition, etc.
requirements: no degree required, need to know how to use software
salary: $40,000 is the starting salary

publication designer:
description: handle looks of publications such as magazines or newspaper, create artwork for pages
skills: communication, knowledge for design software, ability to work with others
requirements: bachelors degree previous experience, creative artwork
salary: $30,000- $65,000

free lancer:
description: work for many companies, work mostly alone
skills: organization, patience, hard working, good motivation, knowledge for software
requirements: bachelor degree is good but not mandatory
salary: $32,000- $57,000

storyboard artist:
description: visualize scenarios and perspectives for story boards, communicate with designs
skills: imagination, organization, familiar with adobe, time management,
requirements: bachelor degree is recommended
salary: $30,000- $200,000

AIGA:
description: organization trying to inform and inspire artist who want to go into graphic design
skills: able to work with adobe
requirements: experience for over 4 years

PIAG:
description: support graphic art, educate the public about art, act as a catalyst for printing industry
requirements: fill out information and submit it to PIAG

SPD:
description: society of publication design, work on magazines, newspapers, etc.
requirements: help support the industry

copy writer:
description: create types for advertisements, write the words for magazines, newspapers, tv ads, etc
requirements: education of typography, 3-5 years of experience
salary: $40,000- $200,000

portrait photography:
description: take pictures of individuals or groups for weddings, family photos, etc.
skills: able to multitask, good with technology and computers
salary: $31,000

documentary photography:
description: produce truth photography of a particular subject to document history or inform the public
skills: passion for current events, represent a story, creative, professional
requirements: bachelors degree in photo journalism, experience with design software
salary: $39,000

advertising photographer:
description: take pictures of various subject, work with film or digital media
skills: able to work with equipment, marketing, creative
requirements: take art or photo classes
salary: $50,000- $150,000 or more

editorial photographer:
description: photos for stories and articles, create overall looks for magazines, websites, etc.
skills: time management, creative, imagination, good ideas, knowledge of photography
requirements: bachelors degree in editorial photography
salary: $25,000

fashion photography:
description: photography of clothing and fashion items
skills: capture certain moods in pictures, able to work with others
requirements: degree, strong portfolio, photography experience,
salary: $50,000- $100,000

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PPA:
description: professional photographers of America, founded in 1869, use online data base to represent and train photographers, want to provided education with their work

APA:
description: American photographic artist, helps find other jobs, promote professional practices, standards, and ethics in the photographic and advertising community

NAPP:
description: national association of Photoshop professionals, create in depth designs like books, movies, and magazines, utilize the ability of Photoshop,
skills: creative, imagination, use emphasis and balance
requirements: working experience with advertisement, no college needed but it is helpful

NPPA:
description: national press photography association, dedicated to photo journalism, encourage journalist to work at a high quality, has workshops and seminars

photojournalism:
description: provides clear and easy to read, high quality images
skills: steady hand internships, good portfolio, take photo classes
requirements: bachelor degree in art or visual communication
salary: $18,000- $40,000

creative director:
description: determines best way for companies to represent themselves, recruiting and managing firms, designing, critique
skills: high level of design in photoshop, able to pitch designs, multitask, use print and web design, knowledge of layout and  typography, able to tell a story
requirements: graduate degree in fine art, 4 years of experience working with a large scale website
salary: $130,000