Creative Industries

The creative sector includes industries such as TV, film, computer games, programming, performing arts, visual arts and advertising.  

Careers in Creative Industries

The Creative Industries sector offers a wide range of careers where you can use your imagination, creativity, and technical skills. It is a great place to work, with opportunities to learn new skills and explore different career paths. You could work in film, television, games design, fashion, performing arts, programming, marketing, or graphic design. Whatever role you choose, you can make a real difference by creating products, services, and experiences that inspire and entertain people.

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Salary Information

How much can you earn working in Creative Industries

Creative Industries offers a range of entry-level jobs that can help you gain experience and build new skills. As you learn and develop, you may have the chance to move into more senior roles with greater responsibility and higher pay.

Salary ranges are based on job adverts from August 2026 and can vary depending on experience, qualifications, employer, and location. It may take time to gain the skills and experience needed to progress to the next career level and salary range.

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Entry Level roles may range from £15,500 to £25,000 a year.
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Intermediate roles may range from £25,000 to £42,000 a year.
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Advanced roles may range from £46,000 to £80,000 a year.
Careers in Creative Industries

View a variety of jobs

Discover the different careers available in creative industries, from creative design, to marketing, and leadership jobs. Click on the job profiles below to find out what each role involves, the skills you need, and the steps you can take to progress.

Entry Level
TV Runner

Salary: Variable

Entry Level
Audio visual technician

Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

Entry
Radio broadcast assistant

Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

Intermediate
Computer games developer

Salary: £27,000 to £71,000

Intermediate
Newspaper or magazine journalist

Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

Intermediate
Graphic designer

Salary: £25,000 to £40,000

Advanced
TV or Film Director

Salary: Variable

Advanced
Advertising Art Director

Salary: £30,000 to £60,000

Self-Employed
Illustrator

Salary: Variable

Self-Employed
Musician

Salary: Variable

Self-Employed
Make-up Artist

Salary: Variable

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Local Learning Opportunities

Find Your Next Step

Check out our Skills Connect Directory for a list of opportunities and places to train in your region to help you kick start your career in creative industries.

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Top Skills

  • Communication: Sharing ideas clearly with clients, audiences and colleagues.
  • Digital Skills: Using digital tools, platforms and software to create and share content.
  • Attention to Detail: Checking work carefully to ensure high-quality results.
  • Leadership: Supporting and guiding creative teams and projects.
  • Creativity: Generating original ideas, concepts and solutions.
  • Teamwork: Collaborating with others to bring ideas to life.
  • Organisation: Managing multiple tasks, deadlines and projects efficiently.
  • Problem-solving: Finding creative solutions to challenges.
  • Project Management: Planning and delivering creative projects on time and within budget.
  • Understanding IP and Copyright: Knowing how creative work can be protected and used legally.
  • Software Skills: Using specialist tools such as animation, design, editing and game development software.
  • Content Creation: Producing engaging digital, written, visual or audio content.
  • Graphic Design: Creating visual designs that communicate messages effectively.
  • Video and Audio Production: Recording, editing and producing multimedia content.
  • Brand Development: Helping to create and maintain a clear visual identity and message.
  • User Experience (UX) Design: Designing products and content that are easy and enjoyable to use.
  • Digital Marketing: Promoting content, products or services through online channels.
  • Storytelling: Communicating ideas and messages through engaging creative content.
  • Adaptable: Responding positively to changing trends, technology and client needs.
  • Creative: Enjoying coming up with new ideas and approaches.
  • Curious: Taking an interest in new techniques, technologies and creative trends.
  • Innovative: Looking for fresh ways to solve problems and engage audiences.
  • Imaginative: Thinking beyond the obvious and exploring new possibilities.
  • Self-Motivated: Taking initiative and managing your own workload effectively.
  • Open-Minded: Welcoming different ideas, perspectives and feedback.
  • Observant: Noticing details, trends and opportunities for improvement.

Creative Green Jobs

Charlotte works in sustainability within the events industry, helping to reduce environmental impacts and promote more sustainable ways of planning and delivering events. In this video, she shares what a typical week looks like, the projects she works on, and what it's like to build a career that supports a more sustainable future.

Resources

Sector Insights Information Sheet

Use this downloadable poster to share and explore key data and insights on education, training and employment opportunities featured on this page. Designed to support informed discussions and decision-making, this summary poster can be used by students, parents, educators and careers advisers. 

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Careers that use similar skills

If you are interested in a career in creative industries, you may also want to explore other careers that require similar skills. If you like working with customers, being creative, and making a difference, you may also enjoy some of these opportunities:

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