Artists and designers play an integral role in many industries in today’s visual culture. Commercial artists also help business enterprises sell products and services, illustrate concepts, convey messages, and document events. Artists also create graphic works for websites, film, television, and video. Some artists specialize in storyboards and others work solely as animators, bringing cartoon characters and computer-generated heroes to vivid life. They may also specialize in visual effects, which is known as computer-generated images (CGI), designing scenery or backgrounds or creating images of actors performing. Designers can be found in roles that involve the prototyping and creation of physical sites and products, such as packaging, buildings/interiors, websites, clothing, promotional materials, and much more.
Job Types
- Cartoonists
- Costume Designers
- Digital Designers
- Architects
- Graphic Designers
- Production Designers and Art Directors
Artist Resumes
If you are promoting your work to galleries or posting your experience on a website where you are selling work, an artist resume may be a better fit than one that is designed for employment. Here, you would highlight awards, publications, shows/exhibitions, and competitions you participated in, as well as some statements about your artistic approach.
Need a starting point? Check this resource from the College Art Association for information on standards and guidelines.
Resumes and Cover Letters
- Keep a consistent layout, style, and branding across your resume, portfolio, and professional materials.
- Consider a two-column resume to highlight your design tools and technical skills.
- Avoid overusing images or logos on your resume.
- Let your portfolio and work samples demonstrate your visual design abilities, keeping your resume focused on content.
