How can I become an Illustrator? What kind of starting salary can I expect?

Career Requirements Degree level: Post-secondary education is not required but can be helpful; medical illustrators need postgraduate training. Degree field: Art-related program, medical illustration Experience-Years of experience creating images; a portfolio to show prospective employers may be required. Key Skills-Creativity and ability to market and sell your work, familiarity with several software programs, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Salary (2017)-$45,080 (average salary for fine artists, including illustrators).

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Illustrators create the images used in publications, such as comic books, graphic novels, children's stories, books, and magazines. In order to design these images, illustrators may use drawing techniques and software programs in their work. Steps to Become an Illustrator Step 1: Obtain the necessary education. Illustrators with high school Diplomas may qualify for some entry-level positions. Step 2: Create a professional portfolio. Step 3: Gain work experience. Step 4: Build clientele.

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