Career

Production Artist
The last person to see a design before it is published. They must have a good eye for mistakes. Also they must know Indesign and Acrobat.
Education and skills- Have a background of high school graphics or arts in this profesion. Have a bachelors degree in graphic designs. Also a good 2 years of extra training could help your chances.
Salary - $60-250 an hour

   Art Director
Supervise and Critique the visual appearances so that it meets the clients need.
Education and skills- A degree in a form of graphics design.
Salary - annually $35,000-83,000 yearly

   Creative Director
Oversees the design of the project. Assigns the staff with various projects. Come up with new designs. Keep up with the deadlines. Make sure it meets with the client.
Education and skills- Some sort of degree in fine arts and some sort of management experience.
Salary - $52,000 - 115,000 yearly

   Illustrator
Creates images rom printed materials. Create everything from greeting cards to advertisement.
Education and skills- some sort of Fine Arts degree. Taking internship and illustrating.
Salary $45,000 - 74,000 yearly
    Web Design
Responsible for creating the websites for the viewing capacity of people. They must make sure that the site is neat for the viewing of the audience.
Education and skills- Strong verbal and Visual communication skills. Knowledge of the most current html and other internet programs. 2-4 year degree in something related.
Salary - $61,000 - 74,000 yearly

   Package Designer
Create indesign packaging for different products.
Education and skills- Bachelors in communications design. General knowledge on creating packages.
Salary 40,000 - 80,000$

   Graphic Designs
Communicate visually and create advertisements for product and thumbnails.
Education and skills-  Bachelors in Graphic designs. Also a variety of skills are needed like Photoshop.
Salary - $50,000 - 60,000 yearly

   Publication Designer
Creates designs, concepts, and layouts.
Education and skills - Requires strong graphics skills and layout skills. Some form of graphics degree.
Salary - $40,000 yearly

   Storyboard Artist
Translates screenplays or sequences into a series of illustrations.
Education and skills- Have good drawing skills and the ability to think cinematically. A degree in fine arts and drawing.
Salary - $3,500

   AIGA
American Institute of Graphic Arts. Showing works of arts and inspiring people with graphic arts.

   SPD
Society of Publication Designer A organization that promotes editorial designs. Offer internships and teaching to workers.

   Portrait Photographer
Take photographes of the body and face with a simple background.
Education and skills- be creative, know your tools, and know how to take the photos. Bachelors of art and photography.
Salary $20,000 - 40,000 yearly


   Comic book artist
Creates virtual comic books for viewing.
Education and skills- Degree in fine arts/drawing
Active listening, learning, and keeping up with current trends.
Salary - $53,000-75,000 yearly


   Computer animator
Work with computers to make things come to life.
Education and skills- Needs knowledge of animation programs and artistic experience. Artistic ability, familiarization with computer animation programs, and creativity.
Salary - $61,000 yearly


   PIAG (Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia)
It is to educate the public about the importance of print, to act as a catalyst for growth of the printing and imaging industry.


   Documentary Photographer
Used to capture significant events
Education and skills- Bachelor's degree in photo journalism, and training in   photography. Passion for current events and history, adaptable to change, and training in photography
Salary - $30,000


   Advertisement photography
Take pictures of products for promotional reasons.
Education and and skills - Need a bachelors in anything involving photography or fine arts, however it isn't necessary.Need to know how to process film, use photoshop, and skills in photography.Helps to have experience in other areas of photography. 
Salary - $35,000+


   Editorial photography
Take pictures for magazines.
Education and skills- Bachelors degree in photography or fine arts. Know how to use a digital camera, and photoshop/illustrator.
Salary - $17,000 - 61,000


   Fashion photography
Takes pictures of clothing and other fashion products.
Education and skills - Associates or bachelors degree in professional photography. Knowledge of photography and design. Also good communication.
Salary - $20,000 - 100,000


   Photo Journalist
Take pictures that complement news-worthy articles
Education and skills - Need a college degree in photography or something related. Photography and usage of cameras. Should be skilled with technology that help with editing the images.
Salary - $25,000-60,000 yearly


   Sports photography
Takes photos involving sports and sporting events.
Education and skills - Bachelors of art and photography. Knowledge of camera, lighting, and composition.
Salary - $24,000 - 45,000


   PPA
Largest non-profit association with photographers. 22,000 members. Mainly for education and experience.


   APA 
A school for advertising photographers.


   NAPP
Texting and masking, and prepping for printing.
Education - Bachelor degree, and have a lot of experience with photoshop.


   NPPA
Protects journalists in the field. 


   Copyrighter
Writes text for posters/brochures. Writes the graphic.
Education and skills - Journalism/English major. Good with text, creativity, and imaginative.
Salary - Depending if you freelance or work for a company.


   Freelance
Work for yourself versus working for a company. You need to get the clients, and work the bank.
Education and skills - Bachelor's degree in Graphics. Need to be able to use photoshop.
Salary - $50-70 and hour.


   Graphic Art Guide
Protects social economic and interest of its members.