Career questions tagged illustrator
Opportunities/Advice for Junior Illustrators?
I'm really lost on how to get any opportunities as an illustrator with very little experience. It seems I can't find a place where they'd take a junior illustrator without job experience that's remote, cause in my country there are like no opportunities at all for illustrator. Before I got my degree my professor's would often say how it's a bit hard but there were jobs out there for us. These days I wonder why did I have to choose a career that has so little employability in my country. I seem to always be making poor choices for my professional future. Any advice would be appreciated or if you know a place that's hiring illustrators with no experience, please let me know. I'm also thinking about trying to apply for graphic design internships since it's kind of similar, but obviously not the same...
SantiagoWhat are the pressures for this type of job?
What are the pressures for this type of job? On a typical day in this position, what do you do? What skills are essential for success in your position? How do you create motivation for yourself?
Chester
How can I become an illustrator?
I am 16 and a 10th grader in highschool I like to draw and make creations and my career goal is to become an illustrator,how can I achieve that?
United States
How to become a Scientific Illustrator?
Does a career for scientific illustration or animation exist? If so, what is the demand outlook for this career and process to become a professional in this field?
Los Angeles
How could I work at Shonen?
I want to be a author and illustrator as a career but I also want a chance make it big so I'd like to have some sort of chance to work at Shonen.
New YorkWhat is it like in a day in the life of an illustrator?
I am interested in becoming a cartoonist or illustrator. What are the basic things an illustrator does everyday?
United States
How do I become/get a job as an Illustrator?
I have always loved art and drawing growing up and my dream career is to become a graphic novelist/cartoonist. It would be cool to publish my own graphic novels or illustrate other's books but how do I do that? I also would like to know where character designers or concept artists work and what art software do I need to learn to create my art in those career fields?
United States
Finding a niche?
How do you find a niche in art? I'm a multi-disciplinary art student at uni and use lots of mediums but am finding it hard to find a direction in starting a career. My tutors encourage finding a niche but I'm interested in so many things and mediums!
Leeds
How not to lose motivation?
How do artists not get burnt out and run out of motivation? How do you regain motivation?
Rock Hill
How do I get a job in graphic design that focuses more on illustration?
I am in my third year of college with a major in graphic design and a minor in marketing. I would like to focus more on digital illustration rather than logo or web design. How would I go about presenting myself to a prospective job? What should I expect from the work environment? What will the work flow be like? I haven't been able to get an internship so I'm completely blind to all of this. #graphic-designer #graphic-design #illustrator #adobeprograms
Dayton
How Steps Are There?
I’m An Artist Of Some What, And I Want To Know What Will It Take To Achieve That Goal, And If There Is Any Possible Feedback From Others #artist #illustrator #drawing #details
Palatine
What is the best program to learn how to draw digitally?
I want to be a concept artist/illustrator, and I have little digital art skills. I want to use Procreate, since I've used it before and it's the most accessible for me. But I was wondering if programs like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint are better. #art #artist #art-education #the-arts #digital-art #concept-artist #illustrator #arts #painting #artists
GraftonShould I go to a regular college and major in art, or should I go to an art school?
I want to be a concept artist/illustrator, and my dream school is CIA, an art school near me. But I was wondering if it would be more beneficial for me in the long run to go to a regular college or an art school. #art #arts #school #artschool #illustrator #conceptartist
Grafton
In being an illustrator, how has the coronavirus impacted your work life?
I would say my point of view is influenced a lot by instagram illustrators, such as the ones that make webcomics they have the ability to work at home and continue on with their job. To be a more specific, I want to know how this pandemic has influenced people in the field I strive to go into. #job #career #illustrator #artist #art
Santa Clarita
Is it more beneficial for an art student to attend a general university or an art school?
I'm looking to major in Illustration and just recently got accepted to a few schools; some just regular universities, and others being legitimate art schools. So my question is, is it more beneficial to go to a university that may offer cheaper tuition but isn't necessarily based around the arts or go to a more expensive art school that specifically specializes in providing an artistic curriculum and environment? #fine-art #illustrator #aspiringgraduate
Las Vegas
What precautionary steps should I take to be an artist an also financially stable?
I'm an sophomore student and I wish to pursue a career in art and illustration, I know it's tough to do what a love and be able to support myself, any extra steps i can take to make sure I can support myself? #fine-artist #illustrator #artist
Lakeland
What specific factors affect the chance of a freelance illustrator getting a job offer from a client?
I understand that freelancers have to manage their own money, time, daily schedule, as well as their marketing, and various other things. Because of this, I would like to know the specific actions taken by a **freelance illustrator** (who is looking to get an offer from a client in any industry) that they feel are their most important "keys to success." For instance; ● Are there any things a current or previous freelancer would recommend having on a resume? ● What kinds of pieces would you recommend having in a portfolio? ● Are there any specific sites or places that you would recommend getting familiar with? ● Any tips and tricks you used to increase your number of possible clients? Thank you in advance for your time. #illustrator #digital-art #illustration #freelance #digital-illustration #art-and-illustration #freelancer
Chappaqua
Why should I consider Graphic Design?
A question I had before majoring in Graphic Design. I am sure alot of highschool or college students interested in GD will be asking a similar question to this. #graphic-design #illustrator #photoshop #indesign
Dearborn HeightsHow important are internships for Graphic designer students?
A question I had before majoring in Graphic Design. I am sure alot of highschool or college students interested in GD will be asking a similar question to this. #graphic-design #illustrator #photoshop #indesign
Dearborn HeightsCan I be a Graphic Designer without studying at college?
A question I had before majoring in Graphic Design. I am sure alot of highschool or college students interested in GD will be asking a similar question to this. #college #graphic-design #illustrator #photoshop #indesign #motion-graphics
Dearborn HeightsShould College or School be my only place to do designing projects? Or should I practice during my off time? If yes, what kind of projects should I practice doing?
A question I had before majoring in Graphic Design. I am sure alot of highschool or college students interested in GD will be asking a similar question to this. #graphic-design #animation #illustrator #photoshop #indesign #portfolio #logo-design
Dearborn HeightsWhat skills a Graphic Designer needs?
A question I had before majoring in Graphic Design. I am sure alot of highschool or college students interested in GD will be asking a similar question to this. #graphic-design #animation #illustrator #photoshop #indesign #personal-development
Dearborn HeightsI want to be a cartoonist or an illustrator. I like drawing and making comics. I would like to do it as a career, but, I'm not sure how to get there.
I want to make comics for a career because I want a job that I enjoy. #artist #drawing #illustrator #illustration #cartoons
Jacksonvillehow does art benefits the not so average artist ?
I love to do art! I'm very good, but I just don't want to waste my time investing my time into something that I feel could benefit for me in the highest way possible, when it seems as if I've done so much but only moved one step. #art #illustrator #comics #drafting #drawing-skills #visual
Mesa
Applying for internships in animation?
What advice do you have for animation students applying to intern? What do companies look for specifically in applicants and what can I do to make my application stronger? #animation #3d-animation #illustrator #computer-animation #illustration #character-animation
Los Angeles
Should I pursue photography and other careers within the art industry or steer myself towards law, politics and sociology?
I am a student in the UK and I am an aspiring photographer, I also have interests in art and would like to venture into other careers of the art industry, such as illustration, graphic - design. However, I am unable to truly talk to photographers who are willing to take interns or have someone shadow them. I have contacted several and in the hope of receiving a response, yet I have not gained anything and have tried numerous times. I also am currently in year 12 in UK education system doing my as exams, and US equivalent is grade 11; I'm intrigued by sociology and politics, and considering to venture into that side as well but I am unsure which one I should pursue as I have equal amounts of interest for both. I am unsure on how I should approach Lawyers and ask for work experience or a few paid internship, the same goes for photography. #photography #graphics #illustrator #barrister #undecided
LondonWhat are some good tips for finding a career in illustration?
I am very excited to be going to college soon for my bachelors degree in fine arts with an illustration major. I am doing well in school and have had many people say that I should have chosen a different major that will be easier to find a job in. It would be amazing to have a carrier doing what I love, but it would also be bitterly disappointing if I went through all that schooling for nothing. #graphic-design #drawing #illustrator #art-school
Salem