Creative careers
Explore your creative career
Every film, game, app, ad and reel is made by a team of specialists. Here’s what each role does in simple words, where people work, and which course gets you started.
Video Editing & Filmmaking
Video, Motion & Filmmaking
Where people work: Production houses, news and OTT channels, YouTube creators, brands, corporate video teams.
Video Editor
Turns raw footage into reels, ads, videos and films.
Motion Graphics Designer
Animates text, logos and graphics for ads, news and social media.
Colourist
Grades footage to give it a cinematic look.
Content Creator
Plans, shoots and edits content for digital platforms.
Podcast Producer
Records and edits audio and video podcasts.
Animation
Animation & 3D
Where people work: Animation studios, game studios, ad agencies, architecture and product visualisation firms, e-learning companies.
3D Modeler
Builds characters, props and environments in 3D.
Texturing / Look-Dev Artist
Gives 3D models realistic colour, materials and detail.
Rigging Artist
Builds the “skeleton” and controls that let characters move.
3D Animator
Brings characters to life through movement and acting.
Lighting Artist
Lights 3D scenes like a cinematographer lights a film set.
VFX
Visual Effects (VFX)
Where people work: VFX studios working on films, OTT series, TV commercials and music videos.
Roto Artist
Cuts out people and objects frame by frame so effects can be added.
Matchmove Artist
Tracks the real camera so CG elements sit perfectly in the shot.
Compositor
Combines live footage, CG and effects into the final image.
FX Artist
Creates fire, smoke, water, explosions and destruction.
Matte Painter
Paints digital backgrounds and environments.
Graphic & UI/UX Design
Graphic & UI/UX Design
Where people work: Ad and digital marketing agencies, startups, e-commerce, print and publishing, IT companies, freelancing.
Graphic Designer
Designs logos, posters, packaging and social media posts.
UI/UX Designer
Designs websites and apps that are easy and pleasant to use.
Web Designer
Builds responsive websites.
Brand Identity Designer
Creates the complete visual identity of a brand.
Social Media Designer
Creates daily creatives and campaigns for brands.
Short-Term & GenAI
Generative AI Creative Roles
Where people work: Agencies, studios, brands and independent creators adopting AI workflows.
Gen AI Visual Artist
Creates concept art and visuals with AI tools, guided by design skills.
AI Video Creator
Produces AI-assisted videos with voice and music.
AI Storyboard Artist
Plans films and ads quickly with AI-assisted storyboards.
What employers look for
How to get hired in a creative field
A strong portfolio
Your best work, well presented. It matters more than marks in creative hiring.
Software + fundamentals
Knowing tools is not enough — design, storytelling and observation make work stand out.
Team & deadline skills
Studios work in pipelines with deadlines and feedback. Learning that early helps.
We don’t publish salary promises. Pay in creative fields depends on your skill, portfolio, role, company and city. Ask our counsellor for realistic guidance.
Which career suits you best?
Talk to our counsellor and try a free demo class — no pressure to join.