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Artworker
Level entry | Also known as creative artworker
What does an artworker do?
Artworkers produce the design that designers create. It could be a website, it could be a poster, it could be anything! It might be part of the document or all of it. The role is extremely varied. Find out more here.
What’s an artworker good at?
Artworkers:
– are good at layouts
– great with colours
– have an eye for detail
– understand design for print and digital
Tools of the trade/required knowledge
- Colours
- Fonts/typography
- Full Adobe suite.
Who does an artworker work with?
Artworkers will report to designers and/or studio managers/project managers.
How do I become an Artworker?
You don’t have to have a degree to become an artworker. You may have been to college. You do have to be very accurate in your work and have a good knowledge of computer graphics software.
At school or college:
Good subjects to take in school/college: Art & Design, IT.
Career tips:
– Build a portfolio of ideas
– Learn the software
– Try for internships
– Search for jobs
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