do you have a 'creative career'?

Question

Just interested to know about people who have creative careers/jobs. What is your jobe, does it live up to expectation. how did you get there.

I am a creative person. did art school and am stuck in an office. I want to know what jobs are out there (and what they are like) that are arty/creative.

Answer 1

I am a creative consultant for Gcap Ideas- in basic terms I am based at a Radio station and I write all the local commercials (the ones you hear in the advert breaks) for our local clients.
Its a very creative job and sometimes the pressure is emmense.
I really enjoy the job though and I got into it by doing certain degrees BAHONS theatre studies then MA Radio Production, then because I didnt have much experience I spent a year doing loads of volunteer and freelance stuff with BBC and loads of different companies, then I wrote for a couple of magazines then I got the job, so in essence I am a writer! which is weird because I never thought I would be one!
Any other questions email me if you like: [e-mail]
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Graphic artist for 35 years. MFA and associates in computer programming. Have made a decent living (as in I live in a nice neighborhood, the house and car are paid for, I don't owe $ to anyone) in freelance technical book illustration and fine art.

Also teach an occasional workshop in all medias: 2 and 3 dimensional art.

There are jobs out there but you need connections with the right people. Many years ago I was represented by several galleries and agents. Both were a REAL hassle unless I kept a sharp eye on them. Gave up on them and no longer actively market my art, I contract works through word of mouth.

The book illustration has been the most successful. I've had those publishers for years. Connections through bookie friends and associates.

Answer 3

Every job gives you the opportunity to be creative.
I have a music degree and have ended up being an HR Manager in an office! I still get to use my creative skills everyday - through finding more creative ways of completing typical "office duties". Not only does it make it more interesting for me - but my staff are more motivated and happier at work as a result.
You can be creative in whatever you do!
I've also just run a charity evening - pub piano karaoke - with me on the piano. Everyone loved it and we raised £1000 for charity!

Answer 4

I own a small multimedia house, we provide a range of services from photography, videography, editing, print media, aswell as through the line advertising and web design , i find being in a creative career can be a very rewarding and frustrating at the same time, but i wouldn't trade it for anything, everyday presents new and different challenges.

Takes a certain type of personality to deal with the everyday stresses of being a creative field. just depends on the individual.

Answer 5

You kind of have to make your own niche sometimes.

I work mainly as an historical interpreter - dressing, acting, living like a certain time period. I also have a trade as a historical interpreter- and outside it- I'm a hat maker and costumer. I run my own business doing this and go to historical events, sci fi conventions, costuming conventions and have an office.

I'm still stuck with a "regular" job most of the time, because it just takes a while to build up a base of folks and make it profitable. I also had to cancel several events do to family medical issues, which is a setback, but it was stillt he most profitable year ever. This year I hope to attend more events, have more office time, and sell even more.

How did I get here? I started as a history teacher that had to move for spouse's job, started working at a living history museum, got invited to my first rendezvous (Fur trade era event) due to something I did during my student teaching and I've never looked back.

Answer 6

I outskill most of the 'creative' career people in my area, but the market here is elitist, and I'm looking to move elsewhere. Most of my 'creative' work is credited to other people, and I don't get paid even half what my 'supervisors/credit takers' do, so I have to work on the side as a store clerk to make ends meet.

Donno. Speaking honestly, after about 20 years of doing a lot of work, hitting deadlines, staying up nights to end up not getting paid, not credited or to basically keep the priviledged people 'priviledged', I've almost lost all of my own work ethic, and I don't look forward to using my creative skills for others anymore. I'm actually getting lazy with my art and illustration, and I'm gravitating more toward wanting to play around with stand up comedy myself.

Answer 7

after studying art at college and always being interested i managed to get a job as a youth worker, mainly covering arts but also doing other work with the young people. we have so far had one exhibiton and are currently planning another.

work has been excellent, the kids are cool and am lucky enough to work in a team with many different skills so everyone is left to get on with things uninterrupted, but other people are their if needed.

Answer 8

I'm an accountant for a social service agency and have to use some creative accounting sometimes.

Answer 9

You also have to be creative in making your own opportunities ... a lot of networking is involved too.

Answer 10

In a way, yes---I'm a radio news anchor, but I also produce live shows, audio, etc.