Art Career Ideas: 100 Jobs for Students who Love Art
Traditional Art Careers:
- Fine Artist (Painter, Sculptor, etc.)
- Illustrator
- Art Teacher (Primary/Secondary School)
- University Art Professor
- Art Historian
- Portrait Artist
- Muralist
- Sketch Artist
- Printmaker
- Ceramic Artist
Media & Design:
11. Graphic Designer
- Animator
- Storyboard Artist
- Concept Artist (for films, games, etc.)
- Production Designer (Film/TV)
- Art Director
- Tattoo Artist
- Multimedia Artist
- Motion Graphics Designer
- 3D Modeler
Fashion & Textile:
21. Fashion Designer
- Textile Designer
- Jewelry Designer
- Shoe Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
- Stylist
- Fashion Photographer
- Costume Designer (Film, Theater)
- Milliner (Hat Maker)
- Embroiderer
Crafts & Handmade:
31. Woodworker
- Glass Blower
- Quilter
- Bead Maker
- Basket Weaver
- Bookbinder
- Calligrapher
- Doll Maker
- Leather Craftsman
- Silversmith
Photography & Film:
41. Photographer (Various niches: Wedding, Wildlife, Travel, etc.)
- Cinematographer
- Film Editor
- Colorist
- Photojournalist
- Documentary Filmmaker
- Music Video Director
- Drone Photographer
- Film Set Decorator
- Visual Effects Artist
Museums & Galleries:
51. Museum Curator
- Art Restorer
- Art Appraiser
- Gallery Owner
- Art Handler
- Museum Educator
- Exhibition Designer
- Art Transporter
- Art Auctioneer
- Art Installation Specialist
Publishing & Writing:
61. Book Cover Designer
- Children's Book Illustrator
- Art Journalist
- Art Critic
- Art Magazine Editor
- Greeting Card Designer
- Art Blogger/Vlogger
- Comic Book Artist
- Art Book Publisher
- Manga Artist
Business & Sales:
71. Art Consultant
- Art Sales Representative
- Art Supplies Store Owner
- Branding Consultant
- Art Licensing Professional
- Art Agent
- Art Marketing Specialist
- Art Fair Organizer
- Art Workshop Coordinator
- Art Therapist
Technology & Digital:
81. UX/UI Designer
- Video Game Designer
- Web Designer
- Digital Painter
- Augmented Reality Art Developer
- 3D Printer Artist
- Virtual Gallery Curator
- Art App Developer
- Digital Sculptor (for 3D printing, CGI, etc.)
- Pixel Artist
Jobs Good for the World:
91. Community Art Project Coordinator
- Art-for-Healing Initiatives Leader
- Public Art Coordinator
- Eco-Artist (Using sustainable materials/processes)
- Art-for-Social-Change Advocate
- Art-Based Youth Mentor
- Art Therapy in Healthcare Settings
- Cultural Heritage Artist
- Prison Art Program Facilitator
- Art Non-profit Founder/Organizer
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If you're someone who loves lists (like we do!), dive into this comprehensive list of potential job ideas. Filtered by industry, personality, and even your favorite high school subject, it's a fantastic starting point to visualize potential career paths.
Still, feel you're in a maze of confusion? Take a breather and try this Free Career Quiz for High School Students. Within 5 minutes, you'll receive a list of career ideas tailored for your personality type.
