Careers in the Creative Industries

The Creative Industries within the UK are made up of an enormous range of opportunities with well over 1 million people currently estimated as working within the Creative and Media fields. These opportunities include employment, freelance and self-employment in many occupations. Here is an introduction to the types of careers available.

Graphic Designer
Photographer
Film Director
Film Camera Operator
Fashion Designer
Illustrator
Animator
Make-up Artist
Interior Designer
Games Designer
Runner
Production Assistant
Textile Designer
Fine Artist
Web Designer
Jeweller
3D Animator
Exhibition Designer
Photographic Stylist
Embroidery Designer
Glass Blower/Designer
Product Designer
Museum/Gallery Conservator
Press Photographer
Pattern Cutter
Colourist
Set Designer
Tapestry Designer
Furniture Designer
Medical Artist
Fashion Buyer
Production Designer
Lighting Director
Sound Technician
Fine Art Photographer
Vision Mixer
Film Editor
Props Designer
Ceramicist
Wallpaper Designer
Signmaker
Photographer
Sculptor
Picture Framer
Hat Designer
Goldsmith/Silversmith
Footwear Designer
Engraver
Cartoonist
Costume Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Ceramic/Potter Maker
Screen Printer
Photographic Technician
Reprographic Assistant
Bookbinder
Creative Director