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Employment in arts and design occupations is projected to decline 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, losing about 32,900 jobs. Workers will still be needed to meet the demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, television, and on smartphones, as well as to help create visually appealing and effective layouts of websites and other media platforms. However, arts and design workers also are employed in industries that are projected to decline, including publishing, manufacturing, and floral shops.

The median annual wage for arts and design occupations was $49,600 in May 2020, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950.

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Art directors

Art Directors

Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions.

 Bachelor's degree $97,270
Craft and fine artists

Craft and Fine Artists

Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition.

 See How to Become One $49,120
Fashion designers

Fashion Designers

Fashion designers create clothing, accessories, and footwear.

 Bachelor's degree $75,810
Floral designers

Floral Designers

Floral designers arrange live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery to make decorative displays.

 High school diploma or equivalent $29,140
Graphic designers

Graphic Designers

Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.

 Bachelor's degree $53,380
Industrial designers

Industrial Designers

Industrial designers combine art, business, and engineering to develop the concepts for manufactured products.

 Bachelor's degree $71,640
Interior designers

Interior Designers

Interior designers make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items.

 Bachelor's degree $57,060
Multimedia artists and animators

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Special effects artists and animators create images that appear to move and visual effects for various forms of media and entertainment.

 Bachelor's degree $77,700

Last Modified Date: Friday, April 9, 2021