Careers with Art & Design
Art & Design can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Art & Design take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses art & design. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Art & Design
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Animator
Animators create moving images, characters and visual effects for films, television, games and digital media.
Read career guideCarpenter
Carpenters construct, install and repair wooden structures, fixtures and fittings used in buildings.
Read career guideCreative Director
Creative directors lead creative teams, shape brand identity and oversee the development of advertising, marketing and digital campaigns.
Read career guideDog Groomer
Dog Groomers maintain the appearance, hygiene and wellbeing of dogs through bathing, clipping, styling and health checks.
Read career guideFilm Editor
Film editors assemble and refine video footage into engaging productions for television, film, advertising and digital media.
Read career guideGame Developer
Game developers create video games by designing gameplay systems, writing code and collaborating with artists, designers and testers.
Read career guideGraphic Designer
Graphic designers create visual content for print and digital media, helping organisations communicate ideas through branding, advertising and marketing materials.
Read career guideIllustrator
Illustrators create original artwork for books, magazines, advertising, games and digital media using traditional and digital techniques.
Read career guidePainter and Decorator
Painters and decorators prepare and finish interior and exterior surfaces using paint, wallpaper and specialist decorative finishes.
Read career guidePhotographer
Photographers capture and edit images for commercial, editorial, artistic and personal use across a wide range of industries.
Read career guidePlasterer
Plasterers prepare and finish walls and ceilings using plaster, render and specialist finishing materials.
Read career guideUI Designer
UI designers create visually appealing digital interfaces that are accessible, consistent and easy to use.
Read career guideUX Designer
UX designers create intuitive digital experiences by researching user needs, designing interfaces and improving usability.
Read career guideVideographer
Videographers plan, film and edit video content for businesses, media organisations and online platforms.
Read career guideNot sure which direction fits you?
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