Creative Careers in Tech💻

So, you're interested in tech, but you're more interested in having a creative career within tech... we've got just the thing for you!

Lets talk about tech within the creative industries...👨‍💻

Tech is changing how we do everything from producing art to distributing it. It's changing how we interact with each other and how we build communities. And it's changing the way we live our lives👀

And these changes are happening faster than ever before 🏃‍♂️💨 and they're happening in every industry. That's why you need to be thinking about tech now, if you want to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that your career is as successful as possible.

If you're looking for a job in tech, here's what you need to know about some of careers are available:

- Developer/Programmer: A developer writes code and programs software to create digital products and websites. They could be building an app, a video game or just designing a website, but overall a running trend is that developers use creativity to solve problems through technology.

- Graphic Designer: Graphic designers use their creativity to create images and typography that communicate specific messages through colour and design. Graphic designers can often be found creating logos, posters, marketing assets and websites, which mean they have to be equally as skilled in visualising ideas and concepts and implementing them effectively into their final designs.

- UX/UI Designer: UX designers focus on making interfaces easier for users by helping them create intuitive user experiences. UX designers work closely with developers and product managers to create interactive and flowing designs that enable users to guide themselves through the product without any confusion or frustration.

- Video Game Designer: Video game designers utilise their skills to assist at different stages in video console and game development. This includes areas such as animation, graphic design, story creation, computer coding, and much more. They frequently work with other talented designers to create virtual games that cater to their target audience.

- Digital Producer: A career as a digital producer entails the creation of digital material and assets that could include anything from gifs and social media content to advertisements and video content. Digital producers come up with concepts, cost estimates, and campaign ideas, whilst leading other creatives to deliver planned and targeted content.

- Animator - Animators bring objects, characters and scenes to life by sequencing frames and using special effects. Animators are needed for various types of media, including adverts, movies, website graphics, video games, TV shows and more! With Animation and technology going hand in hand, it's not a surprise that you'll need certain technical skills to succeed, however, it is advantageous for animators to have a strong creative process and naturally study the details of the world around them.

These are just some of the roles where creativity and tech/software are linked - depending on your skillset and your interests, there are lots of roles that are based around software and tech.

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