Illustrator
Apply your artistry to produce original illustrations that communicate your client’s message and meaning.
Duties and tasks
- Combine images and symbols to create visual representations of concepts, products, stories and ideas
- Create and design original illustrations for a variety of media and industries including video games, film or television storyboards, magazine, book covers and children's story illustrations
- Create drawings, sketches, painting, photography or visual images of designs for clients to review, and then create polished illustrations
- Ensure that creation of illustration production in selected media accurately depicts desired illustration, working with necessary staff such as technicians, developers, and printers
- Evaluate client requests and offer image ideas that meet all aspects of clients objectives; modify illustrations according to clients wishes
- Recommend correct materials for produced illustrations
- Use a variety of software programmes and tools to create original and creative illustrations to produce technical and aesthetically pleasing illustrations
Skills required
- Artistic Abilities
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Organisation Skills
- Visual Communication Skills
Working conditions
Illustrators typically work regular Monday to Friday hours but may need to work evenings or weekends in order to meet deadlines. They typically work in studios using a variety of software equipment. They may need to travel to meet with clients and discuss illustration objectives.Professional associations / Industry information
Australian Association of Architectural Illustrators
Australian Graphic Design Association
Illustrators Australia
The Australian Academy of Design
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
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- Animator
- Art Director
- Commercial Artist
- Graphic Artist
- Industrial Designer
- Interior Designer
- Screen Printer
- Signmaker
- Stencil Preparer
- Textile Designer
