Art & Graphic Design: Careers & Portfolios: Careers
Web Resources
- Careers/College Art AssociationCAA presents programs and services for members at all stages in their careers.
- Guide to Careers in Studio Artfrom the University of Texas at Austin.
- Artist Help NetworkThe Artist Help Network is a work in progress and is continually being updated. Please note that the Web site is strictly an online career resource.
Employment Resources
- ArtJobArtJob features a comprehensive list of frequently updated jobs, internships, fellowships, and other employment opportunities in all areas of the arts, including visual arts, performing arts, commercial art and design firms, film, public arts agencies, academic arts departments, galleries, conferences, commissions, non-profit organizations engaged in the arts and cultural policy, and more.
- Idealist.orgIdealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is a listing of jobs and opportunities at nonprofit organizations.
- Graphic Designer JobsA commercial site.
Careers in the Arts
Becoming a graphic designer : a guide to careers in design by
ISBN: 0585361339Filled with interviews and advice from leading designers, this resource for art school students and other beginners describes a range of careers in graphic design and outlines the educational paths to reach them. Some of the major industries profiled include architecture, interactive design, television, and publishing.How to be a graphic designer, without losing your soul by
ISBN: 1568989830Publication Date: 2010A trusted resource for graphic designers around the world, combining practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers. This new, expanded edition brings this essential text up to date with new chapters on professional skills, the creative process, and global trends that include social responsibility, ethics, and the rise of digital culture.- Strategic Management in the Arts byISBN: 0203117174Publication Date: 2012Looks at the unique characteristics of cultural organizations and shows readers how to tailor a strategic plan to help these organizations meet their objectives. Including examples, cases, questions and suggestions for further reading, this book is designed to accompany classes on strategic planning, cultural management or arts management.
Studio Culture by
ISBN: 9780956207104Publication Date: 2009It's a rare graphic designer who hasn't contemplated setting up his or her own studio. It's part of a designer's DNA to want to own and run a studio. Many do, while others spend a lifetime wondering if they should. But where does the ambitious designer go for advice and guidance? Who better than the founders of some of the best design studios in the world? Tony Brook and Adrian Shaughnessy conduct penetrating interviews with a group of visionary graphic designers who have formed and run landmark international design studios. In a series of candid and revealing interviews, many of the leading figures in contemporary graphic design reveal the secrets behind creating a vibrant studio culture.I Used to Be a Design Student by
ISBN: 9781856698986Publication Date: 2013This book offers a rare chance to read what graphic designers feel about their education and profession. Fifty influential designers give the low-down about their student days and their professional lives. A piece of their college work is shown alongside an example of current work. Each designer also offers a key piece of advice and a warning, making this a must-read for anyone embarking on a career in design. Contributors include Stefan Sagmeister, James Goggin, Karlssonwilker, Studio Dumbar, Cornel Windlin, Daniel Eatock, Spin, Hyperkit, and Christian Küsters.