Careers

PIAG (Printing& Imaging Association of Georgia) was found in 1894. It is the voice of Georgia's printing industry. They try to educate the public of how important printing is and use many educational and business resources. In this industry is for the people who are interested into printing. To become a member you have to give them your full name, email, address, what type of experience you've worked with in the past, your work skills, and a copy of your resume. Education requirements are graphic designing field. This will help people seek other jobs that have to within this industry. On their website they categorized  everything very well. Some publications they had made are part of the fine arts in Georgia. Depends on companie but the a average is 40k.


production artist- must get a certificate form graphics, 50k-70k, make things for the audience.


graphic designer- visual communicator, shows message, knowing the software, 26k for entry.


art director- comes up with visual concepts and presentation approaches, junior salary- 25k+, senior- 35k+.


creative director- above art director, manager, graphics field, depends on company


illustrator- reading cards, wrapping paper, create technical and non misc things, normally up to 30k- 50k, possible up to 80k.


web designer- design website for company, 4 year bachelor degree in graphic field,  be able to work with any type of computer system, 45k+ depending on school level.


package designer- packages and containers for products, 33k- 75k, 4 year in industrial design


comic book artist- draws figures in action and detailed backgrounds, larger companies give higher salaries.


computer animation- 32k- 99k, 2/3D designs, good social skills


publication design- design layout for any type of publication, bachelor in any type of graphics, educated on photography and typography, 22k- 85k


freelancer- dedication into a film, high/college education, 50k,


storyboard artist- beginner level job


AIGA- represents designers everywhere and helps students create portfolios


SPD- established in 1965, represents graphic pros,


copywriter- write purposes of companies work with clients and art directors, 32k- 70k, associate creative director


portrait photo- takes picture of indv or group in a studio or on location, degree in photography, 26k- 63k


documentary photography- pictures of historical events, adjust pics to black and white or environment, 28k- 75k, depends on skill level, degree in photography


advertise photography- works with commercial, billboards, magazine ads, 47k and depends on experience


editorial photogrphy- pictures for newspaper and articles, 25k, experience needed


fashion designer- fashion for public, comfortable with models, various past jobs, artistic ability, creativity, more experience, 50k+


photo journalist- degree in photography, 15k- 50k, pictures in newspaper


APA- photography with universal studios, ad pro, comes with benefits


sports photography- travel with sports team, takes pictures of live games, bachelors degree in photography, proper to assist photo journalists, 24k+ depending how well your name is


PPA- professional photographers of america, suits to helps its members, vibrate community of pro photographers, industry standards providing education, helps get job opportunities to jobs they wont have access to without a membership


NAPP- national association of photoshop pros, organization in photoshop industry, discount to students who use certain comp, tricks, tutorials, different techniques


NPPA- national press and photographers, organizations for journalists who get into advanced things like magazines, multi media, and supports photographers