How to become an Illustrator: Australian careers in design

Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

  • Task Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Tasks:

    • Speak to clients, easily understanding their requirements
    • Design creative illustrations, as per the client briefing.
    • Be receptive to feedback and make adjustments
    • Work across a range of mediums to effectively communicate your message
  • Skills Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Skills/attributes
    • Natural talent and artistic aptitude
    • Able to be flexible with clients and your illustration tools
    • Advanced communication and customer service skills
    • Able to work as part of a team and by yourself
    • Confidence to be daring but effective in your work
  • Specialisations Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Animator

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Cartoonists

    Successful cartoonists often work for large newspapers creating humorous illustrations on political issues or work with publication companies doodling away on some graphic novels, or something similar. Cartoonists use their illustrations to enforce the message, sometimes working with authors or photographers to make their message effective.

    Technical illustrator

    A technical illustrator is more analytical and uses complicated mathematics to create illustrations for engineers, councils, scientists or government authorities. Usually these illustrations are highly detailed, and are created in a technical program such as CAD, although sometimes skills in more traditional mediums, such as paper, are also used.

    Architectural illustrator

    An architectural illustrator is involved in large or small projects that help to design new constructions such as buildings, parks or shopping malls. You would often work with councils, developers or construction companies and would need strong analytical skills to perform technical and mathematical calculations.

  • Pathways Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

    Design Industry Resources

    Thanks to technology, jobs in the design industry are expected to grow exceptionally into the future, however salaries are below average.

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