Careers

Computer Animator:


  • Job Description- the process used for generating animated images by using 2-D and 3-D computer graphics
  • Skills- artistic ability, computer skills
  • Education- associate's degree or bachelor's degree program in animation or a related field
  • Growth- directing projects and supervising 
  • Salary- $32,360 – $99,130
  • Settings- public settings would be working in a company hired for a job o private like working for pixar 
  • High school- jobs in computer work or animation or some form of design


 
Production Artist- Makes things appealing and create labels for products; one of the first steps in graphic designing (to support designers); the entry level of graphic design\
Education- Certificate program or Associate's degree in fine arts or graphic design
Starting salary/salary- $50,000-70,000


Graphic Designer- Assembles and creates a visual for what a client is trying to say and help convey a message
Skills- design softwares, visual communications, creativity
Education- bachelor degree, visual art classes, helpful foreign language
Minimum/entry Salary- $26,000 or less


Art Director- Come up with visual concepts and designs, and presentation appropriation; the next level after graphic designer
Work with billboards, magazine layouts, advertisements, videos, websites, newspapers, and visual communications
Education- 4 year bachelor degree, several years of work experience in related fields; degrees in fine arts, design, or visual communication or digital media
Salary- Junior $25,000-55,000; senior $35,000-120,000


Web Designer- Design websites for companies, working with the client to create an appropriate look for the website
Education- 4 year bachelor's degree in a graphic design field
Helpful skills- background in graphic design and computers, ability to use graphic design software
Salary- $45,000-81,000


Package Designer- Design packages of containers for products
Education- bachelor's degree in industrial design or a similar field
Salary- $33,000-75,000


Comic Book Artist- Someone who is involved in any step in creating a comic book or comic strip
Education- Don't need an art degree, but someone who can draw figures in action and detailed backgrounds and buildings
Salary- $12,000-50,000


Computer Animation- Use 2D and 3D computer graphics to create movement
Education- Bachelors degree in a related field to animation, and experience
Helpful Skills- Computer skills, graphic design; work well with other people and clients
Salary- $32,000-99,000


Publication Designer- Designs magazines, designs the layout and content of any published materials (mostly magazines)
Education- Bachelors degree in any graphic design field; educated in typography, color principles, and layout design, as well as with software
Salary- $23,000-85,000


Freelance Designer- An artist that works without dedication to a long-term employer; no specific company
Education- high school or college education, not required to have any art degrees; anyone can do it if you have a knack for design
Salary- $57,000; usually pay by the hour ($50-60/hour)

Storyboard Artist- create sketches for movies
Education:

Creative Director: the manager of the apartment for graphics, they will meet with the clients
Education: experience and degree in graphics
Salary: 70000/100000

AIGI: american institute of graphic arts, they support designer with publishing and shadowing 

PIAG: printing and imaging association of georgia 

GAG:

SPD: Society of publication designers, started in 1995 represents designers and other printers 

Copywritters: write copies for publication, work with art directors
Salary:37000/70000
Education: Liberal arts for the media field 

Portrait photographers: they take pictures of individuals, or groups for magazines and what not  
Education: degree in photography
Salary:26000/63000

Documentary photography: take pictures of action, national geographic 
Education: degree in photography
Salary: 2800/75000

Advertisement photographer: take picture for advertisements
Salary: 47000/200000
Education:not necessary

Editorial photography: take picture for newspaper and articles
Salary:25000/55000
Education: Highschool diploma recommended 

Fashion Photographer: takes picture of fashion product for advertisement
Skills: work with models, photography skills, lighting, props etc...
Education: knowledge of photo and computer skill
Salary: 30000/100000

Photo Journalist: provide pictures for newspaper
Education: degrees in Journalism and photography
Salary:15000/50000

APA: american photographic artist, artist support other artist within company and around the world; fees and help with photography

Sports photographer: Take pictures of live images, sports, games
Education: experience 
Salary: 24000/----

PPA: an association to help photographers advance their careers, they want to create a vibrant community of successful photographers by providing education, and a certain standard. Helps members seek job opportunities, by gaining them access to otherwise inaccessible opportunities 

NAPP: National association of photoshop user, a organization that helps with magazines and advertiament. Helps with tricks, tutorials, and other helps 

NPPA:National Press Photographers Association
support photographer and workers in multimedia