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Occupation

243332 Illustrator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

243332 Illustrator

Plans, designs, develops, and prepares pictures and diagrams to communicate messages, clarify meaning, assist in presentations, and illustrate stories.

Specialisation

  • Cartoonist

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Creates visual concepts and develops illustrations for various purposes
  • Collaborates with clients or art directors to determine the scope and requirements of illustration projects
  • Researches and gathers reference materials to inform the design and development of illustrations
  • Sketches preliminary ideas and concepts for illustrations
  • Refines and finalises illustrations using traditional and digital media
  • Uses drawing, painting, drafting, collage, and other techniques to create illustrations
  • Utilises image capture and manipulation software to enhance and modify illustrations
  • Creates illustrations that effectively communicate messages and clarify meaning
  • Adapts illustration styles and techniques to suit different projects and target audiences
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