While the most sought-after professionals typically come from the healthcare and IT fields, people with creative skills are increasingly becoming more in-demand. Companies are starting to realize that creative professionals are vital to their success. If they want to develop innovative products, ideas, and marketing, they know they need accomplished creative people on their team.
CareerBuilder and Emsi recently analyzed their labor market database to come up with the top 10 most in-demand creative professionals.
Graphic Designers
Salary: $37k-$57k per year
Jobs added since 2011: 21,000
As companies increasingly adopt a content approach to their marketing, graphic designers are becoming more in-demand. They need graphic designers to churn out the massive amount of content this strategy needs to be successful. Whether they require images for an email campaign, graphics for social media, or a sharp-looking website, it’s all the responsibility of a graphic designer.
Public Relations
Salary: $43k-79k per year
Jobs added since 2011: 21,000
Though the internet has made it easier to get your message across, a crowded media landscape makes it difficult to stand out. Organizations are recognizing that they need a Public Relations professional on their team to effectively communicate their message and differentiate themselves from the competition.
Interior Designers
Salary: $38k-$56k per year
Jobs added since 2011: 9,700
With a recovered housing market, demand for interior designers is on the rise. Barring any economic downturns, look for this profession to continue its accent.
Interpreters and Translators
Salary: $35k-$55k
Jobs added since 2011: 13,000
Organizations are always looking for ways to expand their footprint outside the U.S. And many are also taking advantage of talent coming from overseas. This has all led to an increased demand for multi-lingual professionals.
Art Directors
Salary: $54k-$89k
Jobs added since 2011: 5,000
As organizations increase their marketing spend, they are looking for someone to quarterback their advertising effort. Enter the Art Director. These are the professionals guiding the creative initiatives of companies.
Technical Writers
Salary: $57k-$87k per year
Jobs added since 2011: 6,500
These wordsmiths write everything from product manuals and instructions to how-to and blog articles.
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Salary: $40k-$64k per year
Jobs added since 2011: 5,200
You encounter something made by a multimedia artist or animator every day. Whether it’s on TV, online or in video games, these creative professionals had a hand in it.
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Salary: $51k-$75k per year
Jobs added since 2011: 4,300
Through a combination of design and engineering, these professionals create the products we all use.
Film Editors
Salary: $46k-$92k
Jobs added since 2011: 4,800
Whether it’s a feature film at the local movie theater or a video for a company’s website, they both need an editor to cut the final product.
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