Does your stomach churn at the thought of working in an office? Is your dream to turn your creative aspirations into a full-time career?
Then look no further, because we’ve compiled a creative jobs list of the 7 best creative jobs that are sure to inspire you to take the leap and find your creative calling.
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Check out this list of top Creative Jobs below:
Creative Careers in Australia
It’s a common misconception that artsy careers don’t make money – leaving us creatives torn between our passion and the need to generate a stable income. Generally speaking, the bulk of us choose the latter as a priority, leaving our creativity boxed up and never to see the light of day again.
The tricky thing about being an artist, is that along with creating your ‘art’ you also need to be making a stable living. This is why to be successful, you must create a harmonious relationship between your passion and profit. Below are 7 creative career paths that do exactly that, and won’t leave you living pay check to pay check.
1. Interior Designer
How to Become an Interior Designer – Qualification: Professional Interior Design Course
Interior Design Job Description
Interior Designers are responsible for the planning, design and details for building interiors. This can range from the construction of commercial and industrial spaces, to retail and residential spaces. Interior Designers focus on planning, creating and enhancing these environments.
Very Strong
Job Growth
Annual Interior Design Salary Australia
What do Interior Designers Do?
Day to day, Interior Designers will do some of the following tasks:
Top 5 Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
English Language
Administration and Management
2. Beauty Therapist
How to Become a Beauty Therapist – Qualification: Diploma of Beauty Therapy
What is a Beauty Therapist: Job Description
Beauty Therapists are responsible for performing a variety of beauty treatments on clients, involving, but not limited to skincare, body treatments, nail care, spa therapy and aromatherapy. Beauty Therapists may also perform some administrative duties such as greeting clients and taking bookings.
Very Strong
Job Growth
Beauty Therapist Salary Australia
What Do Beauty Therapists Do?
Top 5 Event Management Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Administration and Management
Education and Training
English Language
3. Wedding Coordinator/Event Planner
How to Become a Wedding Planner – Qualification: Diploma of Event Management
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Event Planner Job Description
Event Planners are employed by clients to organise and coordinate services for a wide range of events, which include conferences, functions such as birthdays and weddings, industry events and general seminars.
What Does an Event Planner Do?
Very Strong
Job Growth
Event Planner Salary
Event Management Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Communications and Media
Clerical
Administration and Management
4. Graphic Designer
How to Become a Graphic Designer – Qualification: Graphic Design Diploma
Graphic Design Job Description
Graphic or Creative Designers create visual concepts to convey notions through informing and inspiring, and in turn capturing the attention of consumers. Graphic Design can be done both as freelance and in-house.
Very Strong
Job Growth
Graphic Design Salary Australia
What Do Graphic Designers Do?
Top 5 Graphic Design Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Coordination
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
Design
Fine Arts
Computers and Electronics
English Language
5. Copywriter
How to Become a Freelance Writer in Australia – Qualification:
Certificate IV in Marketing
Copywriter Job Description
Copywriters can work either permanently in-house or on a freelance basis, to create written content that is focused around marketing, advertising and general descriptive content. This copy can range from more creative text, SEO-focused text or more research-based text, with many other forms found in between.
Strong
Job Growth
Copywriter Salary
What Do Copywriters Do?
Top 5 Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
English Language
Communications and Media
Law and Government
Telecommunications
Computers and Electronics
6. Photographer
How to Become a Photographer – Qualification:
Diploma of Photography
Photographer Job Description
A self-explanatory one here – a photographer is essentially an artist with a camera. Photographers utilise a combination of technical skills and creative flair to take photographs of just about anything. Majority of photographers are self-employed.
Different Types of Photography
From weddings, people and places, to landscapes and nature, the possibilities are really endless with the photography industry.
Strong
Job Growth
Photographer Salary
What Does a Photographer Do?
Top 5 Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Computers and Electronics
Fine Arts
English Language
7. Social Media Manager
How to Become a Social Media Manager – Qualification: Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Social Media Manager Job Description
A Social Media Manager is responsible for putting a social strategy into place, depending on client or company goals, whilst also monitoring any other actions from other colleagues. The Social Media Manager has the final say in which platforms are best suited to the businesses industry and what kind of creative content and copy you will make.
What Does a Social Media Manager Do?
Strong
Job Growth
Social Media Manager Salary
Top 5 Skills
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Top 5 Knowledge Areas
English Language
Communications and Media
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Courses found:
Digital Marketing Online Course (Transform) (24 weeks)
Go from beginner to hired with our 24 weeks Digital Marketing online program. Our Transform course offers personalised career support with Job Guarantee – 90% of our graduates receive a job offer within 24 weeks of course completion. As this cour...
Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership) Online
Rated ‘Australia’s most innovative online MBA’ by the Financial review. Gain insights from a global faculty of 250+ world leaders, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, billionaires, philanthropists, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize Winners and mor...
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015
This is our general course in allied health assistance. Allied health offers specialised treatment to support the mainstream health professions of medicine, dentistry and nursing. Allied health assistants work with allied health practitioners in delive...
Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health) CHC52015
In 2015, Health Care and Social Assistance was the largest employing sector in Australia, representing 1,523,000 workers and accounting for 27% of total new jobs over a five year period. Employment growth is projected to remain strong, with the sector...
Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215, SIS30315
If your ultimate career goal is to become a personal trainer, using your pre-requisite Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) qualification to get started as an instructor on the gym floor or in a group exercise studio is a great way to start earning wh...
Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43215, CHC43315
This dual Certificate IV program will train you to assist people who are struggling with mental health, alcohol and drugs. You will graduate equipped to deliver treatment tailored to the individual, to improve their lives and give them hope for the fut...
Graphic Design Pathway Program CUA50715
Make your dream of a graphic design career a reality with Open Colleges’ Graphic Design Pathway. Want to be a graphic designer, but have no experience? Open Colleges Graphic Design Pathway is the answer! Combining the entry-level Graphic Design Essenti...
Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413
The Diploma of Youth Work is the preferred industry qualification for the youth services industry in Australia. Youth workers are passionate about helping young members of society achieve their potential. This course would suit those who are looking to...
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (SA & WA ONLY) CHC33015
With the roll out of NDIS across Australia, the demand for skilled disability support workers is increasing. Individual Support (Disability) will give you the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional client care as a Disability Support Worker within...
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) CHC33015
The aged and home care sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries. In 2015, 130,200 persons were employed as Nursing Support and Personal Care workers and it estimated that up to another 250,200 more workers will be req...
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113
From 2016, changes in regulations lowered the child to carer ratio and with the child population (those under 13 years of age) rate projected to rise by 23%, its forecast that around 113,000 additional full-time places in formal child care will be requ...
Certificate IV in Ageing Support (WA Only) CHC43015
20% off course if you pay in full up front! There’s an increasing need for workers to support elderly people with complex requirements in their own homes and aged care facilities. The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is designed to equip you w...
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215
Get the targeted counselling skills you need to work with people who are struggling with drugs and alcohol, with Open Colleges’ CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Change lives by helping people through their struggles with alcohol and...
Certificate IV in Mental Health ICT30113
Get a basic understanding of mental health and learn practical recovery-centred skills you can use as a Mental Health Support Worker, with Open Colleges’ online Certificate IV in Mental Health (ICT30113). Through a combination of online study and a str...
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210
Get off-the-tools and take the next step in your career with Open Colleges’ Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). This in-depth Diploma will fully equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to plan, manage, supervise and complete the c...
Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315
20% off course if you pay in full up front! Almost half of all Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. This figure is growing – and, in response, so is the demand for mental health workers to help address this national crisis. T...
Certificate III in Community Services CHC32015
20% off course if you pay in full up front! Job opportunities in the community services sector grow every year. In fact, the Australian Government predicts the rate of job growth in the community services sector will be three times higher than the nati...
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) CHC33015
20% off course if you pay in full up front! There’s an increasing need for workers to support elderly people from their homes and aged-care facilities. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts the population will soon come to a point where one in...
Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315
Are you concerned for people suffering from mental health problems and want to make a positive difference in their lives? Would you like to follow a career path that will equip you with specialised skills to lead and counsel people towards a brighter...
Diploma of Counselling CHC51015
There is a growing need for people who can offer support services to adults and teenagers who may need support and guidance. If you have the desire to help people lead a happier life to reach their full potential, a career as a professional Counsellor...
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