Those skilled in the world of creative art are employed by a number of industries to provide artistic expertise in product design, marketing, advertising and other areas. Additionally, the entertainment and art industry provides a further outlet for artistically talented and trained individuals to find employment
Although requirements differ according to the individual position, most individuals seeking work in this field will need to be equipped with at least a bachelor’s degree in an art-related discipline. Business and computer-related degrees are often acceptable for directors and web designers, respectively. Most importantly, a strong creative drive and the ability to work and communicate effectively within a team is a must
Salary figures for those working in creative art posts differ immensely; common positions such as graphic designers, artworkers and illustrators generally see figures ranging from £20,000 to £35,000 per annum, with averages hovering around £25,000 - slightly higher for illustrators. Meanwhile production artists and web designers see figures starting at about £25,000 per annum stretching to around £40,000 per annum, whilst highly successful architects as well as top posts like artistic directors and creative directors can fetch in excess of £80,000 per annum.