Businesses of all sorts turn to the creative talents of an illustrator to provide imagery for a number of purposes including promotional materials, advertising, logos and the like, whilst other industries like electronic gaming and entertainment firms have a specific need for these skilled professionals for storyboards and conceptual processes.
The jobholder typically works with a variety of media from crayons to oil paints and a large portion of those working in this field are freelance-based and/or self employed
Those looking to work in this field face fierce competition and successful jobseekers need to be business-savvy, punctual and must have excellent communication skills and creative flair. A bachelor’s degree in art or a similar qualification is often necessary, though experience is generally the most desirable asset these individuals can have
Remuneration for an illustrator working in the UK is often contract/project based, though records show the average annual earnings for these professionals to be approximately £37,000, though the range begins well below £30,000 and extends as high as £45,000 per annum.