Finding a role that is both creatively challenging and rewarding can be difficult to attain, but only if you aren’t aware of the roles that are available out there; people predominantly know ones such as graphic designing or designing clothes for your very own brand.
Understanding where you can channel your creative outlets but get paid handsomely for it is an attainable goal if you understand how to get there; you need to know what’s available out there, and the rest will fall into place.
Cosmetic Scientist
If you have ever been good at science but also wanted to merge those skills with something more creative, a cosmetic scientist of some regard might be a more appealing route for you. Cosmetic scientists are the innovators behind every new makeup palette, cream blush, anti-ageing serum or revolutionary hair product. They are the source and warriors of every successful product on the market, whether it’s because they are pitching ideas for brands or putting together a vision for someone else.
They are the creative minds behind formulating products and testing new products/ingredients while ensuring that everything is safe.
Why is this role high-paying?
Because you need a strong background in chemistry, biology or chemical engineering, which is a rare skill set, not to mention, with limited people available in this role, the demand for professionals of this skill set has never been higher within the beauty industry as more and more smaller businesses are forming, which implies you will never be out of work and allows you to be more forthcoming with your salary.
As this role is the heart and soul of the beauty industry, there is room for growth in terms of creativity, knowledge, and wealth. The beauty industry will never slow down and has been a part of human nature for decades; therefore, it’s a sensible choice in all regards.
Salary Range
While entry levels will be lower depending on your qualifications and opportunities, the overall salary can range between $75,000 to over $150,000 depending on skillset, experience, company size, and also what brands you are working with.
Video Game Designer
You don’t necessarily have to know how to code or create a video game to be a video game designer. Video game designers are generally responsible for the overall concept, story, characters, and rules of the game. It’s like the film ‘Big’ starring Tom Hanks; his role was not only pitching but also testing products and new games to be brought to market.
This job is not only a way to let your imagination run wild from a child’s perspective but also from an adult’s perspective. You can imagine this might be a very competitive industry to get into. Still, a portfolio of projects, games, and stories that you have put together is a great way to draw attention to yourself as a candidate for a large company.
Salary Range
While industries that draw so much attention, it comes as no surprise that these are high-paying roles, as they can lead to millions of dollars in revenue for a company with just a single game. Therefore, entry-level positions might vary; however, the average salary for a video game designer is around $95,000 but with experience and the size of company it can reach beyond $200,000.
Product Designer
Product designers are creatives who focus on the entire lifecycle of a product; therefore, you can get creative with product materials, colours, designers, and content layout if that applies to the product. While it’s not just physical items that can lead to product design, it can also include graphic and user interface design, which is very important in modern day.
Being a successful or eligible candidate for a product designer role, it’s hard to walk into an interview without the experience, as companies are selective about who they accept into the role to grow and mold. However, there are educational routes such as a degree, but alternatively, you can learn by yourself or through online courses, which give you that practical experience.
You can also master the tools during your time, which allows you to outsource through platforms such as Fiverr or similar platforms that allow you to curate a portfolio and grow your knowledge. Networking is a powerful tool in industry so it’s important to remain active online and share your experience in order to gain attention from potential employers and one-on-one working opportunities.
Salary Range
Product designers are currently in high demand and are compensated accordingly; the average salary can range from $112,000. However, with experience and senior designers, you can expect to reach up to a $300,000 salary.
Directors
Art or creative directors are the strategic minds and visionaries of a company, whether it’s through advertising, marketing, media, magazines and so forth. There are so many opportunities to be creative within these roles but also can come with high reward for successful campaigns. They manage a team but have the final say and creative output while inspiring other team members, whether it’s the designers, artists or so forth. It’s the ultimate goal within most corporate industries, but within these creative industries, it’s an imposing role to attain.
To be a director within an art or creative industry, one may start in entry-level roles in marketing, magazine design, or designing meta ads. Anything relevant is a great way to get onto the ladder and graft your way to the top. It’s a combination of a business mindset, understanding the consumer but having a creative flair.
Salary Range
This is dependent on the size of the company and the type of industry you are in, but can range from anything between $95,000 to way over $315,000. It’s tough to pinpoint this salary, as it entirely depends on so many factors and could include companies reaching out and scouting you, which in turn will generate a generous pay rise.
