Arts and Design Occupations
Employment of art and design occupations is projected to grow 2 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations, adding about 16,700 new jobs. Employment will increase from about 773,100 jobs in 2014 to about 789,700 jobs in 2024. Projected growth will be due to increased demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, television, and on smartphones. As companies continue to increase their digital presence, more art and design workers will be needed to help create visually appealing and effective layouts of websites and other media platforms.
The median annual wage for art and design occupations was $44,410 in May 2016, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,040.
| OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION  |
2016 MEDIAN PAY |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Art Directors |
Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create the overall design of a project and direct others who develop artwork and layouts. |
Bachelor's degree | $89,820 |
|
Craft and Fine Artists |
Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. Craft artists create handmade objects, such as pottery, glassware, textiles, and other objects that are designed to be functional. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, create original works of art for their aesthetic value, rather than for a functional one. |
See How to Become One | $48,780 |
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Fashion Designers |
Fashion designers create original clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they designed. |
Bachelor's degree | $65,170 |
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Floral Designers |
Floral designers, also called florists, cut and arrange live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery to make decorative displays. They also help customers select flowers, containers, ribbons, and other accessories. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $25,850 |
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Graphic Designers |
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. |
Bachelor's degree | $47,640 |
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Industrial Designers |
Industrial designers develop the concepts for manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and toys. They combine art, business, and engineering to make products that people use every day. Industrial designers consider the function, aesthetics, production costs, and the usability of products when developing new product concepts. |
Bachelor's degree | $67,790 |
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Interior Designers |
Interior designers make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials. They read blueprints and must be aware of building codes and inspection regulations, as well as universal accessibility standards. |
Bachelor's degree | $49,810 |
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Multimedia Artists and Animators |
Multimedia artists and animators create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other forms of media. |
Bachelor's degree | $65,300 |
Publish Date: Thursday, December 17, 2015
