Art & CEA
Civil Engineers (CEs) are trained to solve the design, construction, and maintenance concerns of the natural and physically built environment. They deal with public works including highways, railroads, bridges, buildings, and water and energy systems.
Art covers a wide range of topics and careers spanning from graphic design to museum curators.
Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures. Architects spend much of their time in offices, where they develop plans, meet with clients, and consult with engineers and other architects. They also visit construction sites to prepare initial drawings and review the progress of projects to ensure that clients’ objectives are met.
Archivists evaluate, preserve, arrange and store special materials, such as important documents, publications and photos.
Art agents represent artists who create original work. They interface with buyers, such as gallery and museum professionals, handling sales and promotion.
https://www.iesa.edu/paris/news-events/careers/how-to-art-brokerÂ
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/what-does-an-art-agent-actually-do
Art consultants assist clients with selecting and acquiring art pieces to display in their homes, businesses or personal collections. They may acquire art from galleries, museums or artists themselves.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-art-consultant
Art directors oversee large advertising and design projects. They hire staff and coordinate workflow to ensure high-quality production.
https://dribbble.com/resources/how-to-become-an-art-director
Art framers create custom framing solutions for client collections. They mount pieces, design frames and assemble them for presentation. They may specialize in using certain materials or aesthetic designs.
https://www.usaoncanvas.com/include/guide_certified_picture_framer.php
Art managers work within arts departments of different organizations. They oversee, plan, direct and coordinate all activities performed by departmental staff.
Professors teach students at colleges and universities in a variety of disciplines. They may also perform research, secure grant funding, advise students and develop curriculum.
Program coordinators often oversee specific arts programs and initiatives.
They often serve administratively and support participants.
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Art-Coordinator/What-Is-How-to-Become
Art supervisors manage graphic design and visual art personnel to guide the generation of creative marketing campaigns.
An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only.
https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/how-to-become-an-artist-advice-from-actual-artists/
https://www.jillpoyerd.com/post/how-to-become-a-professional-artist
https://blog.artsper.com/en/lifestyle/the-top-10-art-schools-in-the-world/
Broadcast technicians work in newsrooms and other live television stations to set up, operate and manage the equipment necessary to record, edit and transmit media. They often control incoming and outgoing broadcasts.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/broadcast-and-sound-engineering-technicians.htm
A building engineer is recognised as being expert in the use of technology for the design, construction, assessment and maintenance of the built environment.Â
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-a-building-engineer
A children’s book illustrator is an artistic professional responsible for developing the images for books intended for children. It’s essential for them to create imagery that provides context clues for readers and helps young readers understand what they’re reading or the story they’re hearing.
https://www.creativebloq.com/features/how-to-break-into-childrens-illustration
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.
http://Student Member Resources | ASCE
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineers.htm
Code Enforcement is the prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating public health, safety, and welfare, public works, business activities and consumer protection, building standards, land-use, or municipal affairs.
https://www.caceo.us/page/certification2
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-codes-enforcement-officer
Comic illustrators create images for comic books and strips. This genre uses visuals in a series of sequential panels to tell a story. Most comic art includes text not written by the illustrator, so they must learn to incorporate the text and font as part of the overall design.
Some of the most famous and widely read comic books are produced by Marvel and DC Comics
Who is the most known comic book character?
Batman. The first name in our list of most popular comic book superheroes is Batman. The dark justice seeking detective has been a fan favorite for the masses for decades and still continues to be one of the most prominent comics & entertainment figures.
Communications directors manage multimedia campaigns and direct marketing and design professionals. They typically oversee creative processes and the flow of media.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-corporate-communications-director
https://www.zippia.com/communications-manager-jobs/
https://www.zippia.com/communications-manager-jobs/how-to-become-a-communications-manager/
Costume designers are in charge of the costume team, budget, and time frame for the project. They also schedule fittings and oversee costume alterations and repairs, as well as providing guidelines for the proper care of costumes.
https://www.berklee.edu/careers/roles/costume-designer
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/top-10-costume-design-schools-1270954/
Creative directors develop visions for advertising campaigns, presentations and brand curation. While they are often involved with big-picture ideas, they may also manage staff and workflow.
Digital content managers create online marketing and brand curation materials to help clients achieve their goals. They oversee web analytics and other metrics to determine how to maximize traffic.
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/content-manager
Draftsmen are responsible for turning the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings that can be used in the construction of new buildings. These professionals work with computer-aided design (CAD) software to design the schematics of products and buildings that can then be put into building information modeling (BIM) systems to be constructed. Drafters typically specialize in one sector of engineering such as architectural or civil engineering.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/drafters.htm
https://learn.org/articles/Draftsman_5_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Professional_Draftsman.html
https://aspiredrafting.com/blog/f/why-drafting-is-a-great-career-path
Electrical engineers are responsible for designing and creating electronic technology and equipment and may work in a variety of industries. Electrical engineers may sketch schematics, use computer technology to compose electrical models and oversee the construction of a prototype. They may work to enhance current electronic products or focus on developing new technology related to electrical systems.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm
https://tryengineeringinstitute.ieee.org/what-is-electrical-engineering-anyway/
Engineering technicians work with industrial engineers to create and implement designs for effectively using equipment and materials throughout the construction of buildings. These professionals spend time studying how workers perform tasks and use equipment to enhance overall worker productivity. They may suggest changes to standards or operations that will result in increased production and quality of work.
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Engravers etch designs, words and images into materials like glass, metal, stone and wood for a variety of clients. They may create promotional materials or focus on unique creations used for personal purposes.
https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/industry-profiles/profiles-engraver/
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Engraver/What-Is-How-to-Become
Fashion illustrators focus on art and creating fashion designs for clients. In many cases, buyers and stylists look at things created by illustrators when choosing what to make. This requires the creation of artistic assets that are accurate, represent the clothing well, and are visually appealing to buyers.
https://sewport.com/fashion-designer-manufacturer-needed
https://www.mastersportal.com/articles/2780/best-fashion-design-schools-in-the-world-in-2023.html
https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/how-to-design-clothing-and-get-paid-for-it/
Fashion photographers work in the fashion industry and focus their skills specifically on styles of clothing and personal image. They take and produce pictures of people, places, and objects by using a variety of cameras, photographic equipment, computers, and image editing software.
https://www.picturecorrect.com/how-to-become-a-fashion-photographer/
https://learn.org/articles/Fashion_Photography_Education_and_Career_FAQs.html
https://pocketsuite.io/post/how-to-become-a-fashion-photographer/
Storyboard artists translate the script and the director’s vision into pictures. They produce a series of panels of images to plan the shots and ensure continuity between them. These form the basis for the animation in the next stage of production.
https://makestoryboard.com/blog/how-to-become-a-storyboard-artist
https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/animation/pre-production/storyboard-artist/
Filmmakers work within a variety of genres to create movies, documentaries, television shows and more. They direct and develop these productions to completion with the assistance of other film professionals.
https://www.careersinfilm.com/what-does-a-filmmaker-do/
https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/arts-humanities-careers/film/
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/how-to-become-a-filmmaker-5-golden-rules/
Floral designers arrange live, dried and silk flowers to create decorative displays for events, celebrations and holidays. They may work in floral shops or as contractors hired by clients to curate flowers and install large-scale displays.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-desgn/floral-designers.htm
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/floral-designers.htm
https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/design/how-to-become-floral-designer
Food photographers work to create and capture beautiful and enticing images of food for magazines, cookbooks, restaurant promotional materials, and Web sites.
https://fixthephoto.com/how-to-become-a-food-photographer.html
Furniture finishers preserve and restore damaged, used or older furniture with paint, oil, stain, wax to achieve a desired finish.
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Restoration-Technician/What-Is-How-to-Become
https://www.academicinvest.com/arts-careers/fine-arts-careers/how-to-become-an-antique-restorer
https://openeducationonline.com/magazine/online-courses-on-furniture-restoration-and-transformation/
https://www.greatsampleresume.com/job-description/examples/arts/gallery-manager
Gallery managers perform administrative tasks within art galleries and museums. They coordinate shipping, storage and presentation of art. In addition, they may oversee gallery staff to ensure streamlined operations.
Game designers create video games using computer programming languages to write code. They create game rules, characters, settings, challenges, puzzles and animation. They may also curate gameplay processes.
https://www.computerscience.org/careers/video-game-designer/
Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.
https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/glass-blower/how-to-become/
https://www.raise.me/careers/arts-and-design/craft-and-fine-artists/glass-artists/
https://www.collegexpress.com/lists/list/colleges-with-notable-glassblowing-programs/108/
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 applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.
https://brainstation.io/career-guides/how-to-become-a-graphic-designer
https://newschoolarch.edu/blog/how-to-become-a-graphic-designer-step-by-step/
Interior designers make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials. They must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/interior-designers.htm
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-interior-designer-without-degree
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/best-interior-design-schools
Makeup artists are beauty practitioners who offer general makeup services or work in prosthetic design. Their primary duties include enhancing facial aesthetics through makeup, creating custom looks for clients, and working with actors on movie sets.
https://www.salonsuccessacademy.com/blog/5-steps-become-professional-makeup-artist/
https://www.zippia.com/answers/what-degree-do-you-need-to-be-a-makeup-artist/
A manufacturing engineer is responsible for the planning, designing, coordinating and monitoring of the manufacturing process. They may research and develop new manufacturing tools, equipment and machinery and help integrate these into the production process. Their primary goal is to transform raw material into a viable product that is both efficient and economic.
https://www.neit.edu/blog/manufacturing-engineer
https://www.zippia.com/manufacturing-engineer-jobs/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-manufacturing-engineering/
Mechanical designers, who may also be referred to as “mechanical drafters,” design mechanical equipment and other mechanical products. They may also work with engineers to formulate ways to increase manufacturing processes and systems. They often use CAD software to develop mechanical models before they are produced.
https://www.zippia.com/mechanical-designer-jobs/
https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/best-courses-after-mechanical-engineering
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/mechanical-engineering-rankings
A medical illustrator is a professional artist with advanced education in both the life sciences and visual communication. Collaborating with scientists, physicians, and other specialists, medical illustrators transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences.
https://ami.org/medical-illustration/enter-the-profession
https://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/learn-about-medical-illustration
An art museum director is an expert in understanding the museums mission and collection. With this expertise, the director leads and manages the museum.
An art museum director is a curator, director, and business manager all rolled into one. There are no tools per se, but rather professional skills, education, and experience are the requirements for this job. The museum director is responsible for all aspects of operations including budgeting, fundraising, and financial controls, programming and exhibition development, and maintaining and researching the collection.
http://www.becomecareer.com/how-to/how-do-i-become-a-museum-director
https://firsthand.co/professions/museum-directors-and-curators/requirements
Curators design and build collections of art in galleries and museums. They often buy pieces of art and organize exhibits. In addition, curators may design suitable art storage processes.
https://www.princetonreview.com/careers/48/curator
https://www.createmagazine.com/blog/how-to-become-an-art-curator
https://hbr.org/2021/12/career-crush-what-does-it-take-to-be-a-museum-curator
Photographers work within industries like journalism, event production and portraiture to take properly composed photos of people and landscapes.
https://www.geteducated.com/careers/how-to-become-a-photographer/
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/e/What-Qualifications-Do-You-Need-to-Become-a-Professional-Photographer
Planning engineers help engineering teams deliver projects on schedule. They develop strategies, determine material and labor costs, monitor crew performance, ensure health and safety regulations are obeyed, and that communications channels are open. Planning engineers also interpret data, compile reports, and deliver presentations when required.
https://www.zippia.com/planning-engineer-jobs/
https://www.practicaladultinsights.com/how-do-i-become-a-planning-engineer.htm
Print managers supervise printing teams and oversee the printing of marketing materials, signage, media publications and other materials. They are typically responsible for quality assurance and interfacing with clients.
https://learn.org/articles/Printing_Manager_Jobs_Your_Career_Questions_Answered.html
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Printing-Manager/What-Is-How-to-Become
Producers come up with visions for projects, finance them and source personnel to realize their visions. They may arrange writers, directors and other important creatives to complete production duties.
https://studyinginswitzerland.com/how-to-become-a-film-producer/
https://www.gcu.edu/blog/performing-arts-digital-arts/what-producer-and-how-can-you-become-one
A product designer is somebody who oversees the design process of a product from start to finish or the improvement of an existing product. A product designer might brainstorm solutions to current pain points, take input from stakeholders, act as a liaison between designers, engineers, and researchers, and help compose mock-ups through wireframes and prototypes. They have an understanding of the bigger goals of the product while being mindful of the details needed to achieve them. Product engineers may work on physical items such as soup cans or cars, or virtual items such as apps.
https://newschoolarch.edu/blog/how-to-become-a-product-designer/
https://www.eleken.co/blog-posts/how-to-become-a-product-designer-grow-your-career-successfully
Production artists assist design teams to produce high-quality print materials, packaging and display projects within different industries. They may work for publishing houses, product design teams, advertising agencies and more.
https://www.betterteam.com/production-artist-job-description
https://learn.org/articles/Production_Artist_Job_Description_and_Salary_FAQs.html
Production supervisors oversee a team’s overall efficiency and typically work in industrial or factory environments. They are responsible for ensuring that workers are as efficient as possible and that production is supervised from start to finish.
https://www.spherion.com/job-profiles/production-supervisor/
https://www.glassdoor.com/Career/how-to-become-production-manager_KO14,32.htm
Sculptors work with clay, stone, marble, wood and other materials to create primarily three-dimensional art, like statues. Often, these sculptures are displayed in public spaces and therefore, sculptors must also perform preservation duties.
https://theartcareerproject.com/how-to-become-a-sculptor/
https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/sculptor/how-to-become/
Set managers supervise employees working on a stage or set. They may oversee set design and direct artistic personnel to ensure the aesthetic quality of a production.
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Location-Manager/What-Is-How-to-Become
Sound technicians are responsible for setting up recording equipment, such as microphones, and managing sound levels during film production. They may also work in recording studios or concert venues.
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Sound-Technician/What-Is-How-to-Become
https://recordingconnection.com/reference-library/do-i-need-an-audio-engineering-degree/
A structural engineer focuses on ensuring that the structural aspects of an architectural project are structurally sound. For example, a structural engineer may analyze the foundations, floors and beams of a building to make sure they meet safety standards and aesthetic criteria as well as being cost-efficient. Many structural engineers specialize in a particular type of structure such as hotels or factories.
https://www.seaonc.org/page/BecominganEngineer
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Structural-Engineer/What-Is-How-to-Become
Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, art, and science of determining the terrestrial two-dimensional or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them.
https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/lsappintro.shtml
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/surveyors.htm
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Entry-Level-Land-Surveyor/What-Is-How-to-Become
Tattoo artists draw and draft tattoos based on client needs. Then, they use ink tattooing methods to permanently impose their designs on clients. They may also specialize in tattoo removal or coverup procedures.
https://theartcareerproject.com/how-to-become-a-tattoo-artist/
https://tattooing101.com/learn/guides/become-a-tattoo-artist/
Art teachers educate students on different artistic mediums and movements to encourage expression and appreciation.
Theatre managers oversee the operations and staff of performing arts centers to curate excellent guest experiences. They may design spaces, coordinate performances and plan specific events.
https://getintotheatre.org/blog/what-does-a-theatre-manager-do
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/e/How-to-Become-a-Theatre-Manager
Travel photographers must be able to tell stories about people and places around the world. Often after shooting travel photographers digitally edit their shots, removing unwanted glares and shadows. Unlike many photography jobs, this job is travel-based and less structured.
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/travel/how-to-become-a-travel-photographer/
https://www.lifepixel.com/photo-tutorials/the-skills-needed-to-be-a-travel-photographer
UI/UX designers create user-friendly interfaces that enable users to understand how to use complex technical products. If you’re passionate about the latest technology trends and devices, you’ll find great fulfillment in being involved in the design process for the next hot gadget.
https://www.simplilearn.com/how-to-become-ui-ux-designer-article
https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-degree-do-i-need-to-become-a-ux-designer
Video editors assemble and edit raw footage and sound to create broadcast-ready products. They may specialize in television, movies, commercials or other types of filmed content.
Videographers specialize in recording and filming news media, live events, documentaries, sports events, training videos and commercials. They typically work on small scale video production teams.
Web designers plan, create and code internet sites and web pages, many of which combine text with sounds, pictures, graphics and video clips. A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages.
https://brainstation.io/career-guides/how-to-become-a-web-designer
https://alvarotrigo.com/blog/become-web-designer/
Wildlife photographers take pictures of animals and plants in their natural environments. Wildlife photographers can come from a variety of professional backgrounds, but most share an interest in animals and observing how different species live in the wild.
https://coolwildlife.com/becoming-a-wildlife-photographer/how-to-become-a-wildlife-photographer/
https://theartcareerproject.com/careers/wildlife-photography/
