Illustrator
Creator of visual stories
Fields of activity | Illustrator
As an illustrator, you’ll create drawings for texts, either by hand or using digital tools. Your work may include illustrations for textbooks, non-fiction books, novels, children's books, or instructional manuals. You may also create entire comics or picture stories for magazines and newspapers.
Your skills as an illustrator will be in high demand in the advertising industry, where you can illustrate advertising materials such as packaging or posters. In the media sector, you can design characters for TV or online commercials as well as for film and television. You’ll always consider the requirements and preferences of your clients or target audience.
Personal requirements | Illustrator
- Drawing talent and artistic skill
- Working with digital drawing and image editing programs
- Creativity and accuracy
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills and openness
Path to the profession | Illustrator
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Take the testPotential jobs | Illustrator
As an illustrator, you’ll primarily work in an office but will also attend meetings with clients. Employment opportunities exist across various fields, including publishing, web design, advertising, and film or television production. However, most illustrators work as freelancers, collaborating with multiple clients across these industries.