Creative Arts & Design

Careers focused on visual arts, performing arts, design, and creative expression.

12 roles
Cluster overview

What this career cluster covers

Careers focused on visual arts, performing arts, design, and creative expression.

Roles included

12 career roles

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3D Modeler Animator Architectural Designer Art Director Fashion Designer Graphic Designer Illustrator Interior Designer +4 more

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3D Modeler

Arts/Humanities
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Creates three-dimensional digital models of objects, characters, or environments for use in video games, films, animation, and product design.

Animator

Arts/Humanities
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Brings characters, objects, and graphics to life through various animation techniques for film, television, video games, and web content.

Architectural Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Plans and designs buildings and other structures, considering aesthetics, functionality, safety, and environmental impact.

Art Director

Arts/Humanities
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Oversees the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie/TV productions to ensure consistency and achieve a specific artistic goal.

Fashion Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Designs clothing, footwear, and accessories, considering aesthetics, trends, and functionality.

Graphic Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Creates visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.

Illustrator

Arts/Humanities
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Creates original artwork for use in books, magazines, advertisements, and other media.

Interior Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Designs and oversees the creation of functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for homes, offices, and commercial establishments.

Photographer

Arts/Humanities
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Captures images using cameras for various purposes, including artistic expression, documentation, and commercial use.

Set Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Designs and creates physical environments or 'sets' for theatrical productions, films, television shows, and other visual media.

Sound Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Creates and manipulates audio elements for film, television, video games, theatre, and other media to enhance the emotional impact and realism of the experience.

UI/UX Designer

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Designs user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for digital products like websites, mobile apps, and software, ensuring they are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable.