Creative and media
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Actor
Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
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Advertising account executive
Account handler, client services executive
Advertising account executives manage clients for an advertising agency.
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Advertising account planner
Strategic planner
Advertising account planners develop and plan ad campaigns to make sure adverts reach the right audience.
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Advertising art director
Creative
Art directors design images for ad campaigns, including film, TV, website and printed adverts.
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Advertising copywriter
Copywriter, creative, advertiser
Advertising copywriters create the words used for print, TV, radio and online adverts.
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Advertising media buyer
Media buyer, TV, radio or digital buyer, out of home buyer
Media buyers book advert space on newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and websites.
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Advertising media planner
Communications planner, media strategist
Advertising media planners decide which media is best to advertise their client's products or services.
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Antique dealer
Antique dealers buy and sell old objects and collector items.
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Architectural technician
Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.
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Architectural technologist
Building technologist
Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.
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Art valuer
Art valuers give advice on how much a piece of art or a collection of art is worth.
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Arts administrator
Arts administrators help organise exhibitions, manage staff and look after buildings like museums.
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Audio visual technician
AV technician
Audio visual technicians set up and operate sound, lighting and video equipment at events, conferences and performances.
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Blacksmith
Forge worker, artist blacksmith
Blacksmiths work with different metals to make and repair decorative, industrial and everyday items.
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Bookbinder
Print finisher
Bookbinders turn printed paper into books and catalogues by hand or using machines.
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Bookseller
Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them on to customers.
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Broadcast journalist
Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.
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Ceramics designer-maker
Ceramicist
Ceramics designer-makers design and create products made from clay.
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Choreographer
Choreographers design steps, movements and dances, usually with music, for dancers and other artists to perform.
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Copy editor
Sub-editor
Copy editors make sure writing is clear, consistent, correct and ready to publish in printed and online publications.
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Costume designer
Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the costumes and accessories in theatre, film and television productions.
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Director of photography
DP, DoP, cinematographer
Directors of photography (DoPs) manage lighting and camera crews on TV and film productions to create the right look and feel for images.
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DJ
Disc jockey, djay
DJs play music for audiences in live venues, at events or on the radio.
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Dressmaker
Seamster
Dressmakers create and alter clothing like dresses, trousers and shirts for their customers.
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Editorial assistant
Publishing assistant
Editorial assistants provide support at all stages of the publication process for books, journals, magazines and online content.
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Entertainer
Entertainers perform for audiences in stage, cabaret or comedy shows.
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Ergonomist
Human factors specialist
Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who use them.
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Exhibition designer
Exhibition designers work with organisations and individuals to turn their ideas into engaging displays.
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Fashion design assistant
Fashion design assistants help designers create new clothing ranges for fashion brands and labels.
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Fashion designer
Fashion designers produce new clothing and fashion ranges using their creative and technical skills.
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Fashion model
Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
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Film critic
Film reviewer, movie critic, film writer
Film critics analyse films and produce reviews and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media channels and websites.
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Fine artist
Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
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Florist
Florists sell flowers and create bouquets for weddings, funerals, events and special occasions.
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Footwear designer
Footwear designers create new designs and sample patterns for men's, women's and children's footwear.
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French polisher
French polishers use traditional skills to treat wood and restore furniture and items like staircases, doors and musical instruments.
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Furniture designer
Furniture designers create designs for mass-produced furniture, furniture made in small batches and one-off pieces.
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Furniture maker
Cabinet maker, craft woodworker
Furniture makers make and restore items like chairs, tables, beds and display cabinets.
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Furniture restorer
Furniture restorers repair and conserve modern and antique pieces of furniture.
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Glassmaker
Craft glassmaker, glass decorator, finisher
Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.
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Illustrator
Illustrators produce drawings, paintings or diagrams for use in products like books and greetings cards, or on packaging.
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Indexer
Indexers build up lists of searchable terms for things like books, magazines, reports, websites and photographic collections.
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Jewellery designer-maker
Silversmith, jeweller
Jewellery designer-makers create jewellery and decorative products, using materials like gemstones, precious metals, acrylics and enamels.
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Kitchen and bathroom designer
Kitchen and bathroom designers plan and design kitchens and bathrooms to meet customer needs.
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Knitting machinist
Industrial knitter, knitting machine operator
Knitting machinists produce products including clothing, soft furnishings and medical textiles on knitting machines.
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Landscape architect
Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
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Leather craftworker
Leather worker, saddler
Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.
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Lighting technician
Gaffer
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting for concerts, conferences and theatre, or in film and TV productions.
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Live sound engineer
Audio engineer
Live sound engineers control the sound at events like theatre performances, music concerts and festivals.
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Make-up artist
Media make-up artist, theatrical make-up artist, make-up designer
Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.
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Market research data analyst
Data analyst, research analyst, market intelligence analyst, statistician, data insight professional
Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.
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Market researcher
Market research interviewer, market research assistant
Market research interviewers find out what people think about products, services or issues.
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Marketing executive
Digital marketing executive, marketing officer, online marketing officer
Marketing executives promote a company's products, services or brand.
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Media researcher
Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.
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Medical illustrator
Clinical photographer, medical videographer, medical graphic designer, medical artist
Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.
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Model maker
Model makers create 3D models for many uses, from prototypes and film sets, to construction, engineering and architecture projects.
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Music promotions manager
Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.
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Music teacher
Music teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities. They work in schools and colleges, and with individuals and community groups.
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Music therapist
Music therapists use music and sound to help improve people's emotional well-being, relieve stress and build confidence.
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Musical instrument maker and repairer
Musical instrument technician
Musical instrument makers and repairers construct new musical instruments and fix ones that have been damaged.
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Musician
Classical musician, pop musician, instrumentalist, composer
Musicians create or perform different types of music, from classical to pop and rock.
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Naval architect
Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
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Pattern cutter
Pattern cutters create pattern templates based on drawings from a fashion designer to make clothes.
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Photographic stylist
Photographic stylists use clothes, props and accessories to stage sets and create the right 'look' and mood for a photo shoot.
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Photographic technician
Photo processing technician, digital imaging technician
Photographic technicians help photographers and produce images from digital files.
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Picture framer
Picture framers mount items like photographs, paintings and other artwork for display.
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Pre-press operator
Pre-press technician
Pre-press operators work in the printing industry, getting artwork from a client and supplying the printing plates used on a press.
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Product designer
Industrial designer, 3D designer, prototype designer, inventor
Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
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Prop maker
Prop designer, prop builder, props technician
Prop makers create objects for use in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
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Public relations officer
PR officer, PR executive, communications officer, press officer
Public relations (PR) officers manage the public image and reputation of organisations and individuals.
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Radio broadcast assistant
BA
Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
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Reprographic assistant
Print room operator
Reprographic assistants use copiers, scanners and printers to make documents, brochures, leaflets and pictures.
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Retail merchandiser
Retail merchandisers make sure that goods are in the right stores, or online, at the right time and the right price.
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Roadie
Event technician, production technician, technical support crew, road crew
Roadies set up and dismantle stage, instruments, sound and lighting equipment before and after live shows, festivals and events.
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Sales manager
Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.
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Screenwriter
Screenplay writer, script writer
Screenwriters write the stories for feature films, TV programmes and computer games.
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Set designer
Set designers design and create the settings for commercials, television, theatre and films.
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Sewing machinist
Machinist, industrial sewing machinist, sewing machine operator
Sewing machinists make clothes, accessories and soft furniture.
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Sports commentator
Sports announcer, sports presenter, pundit
Sports commentators describe the action and give insights at sporting events for TV, radio and online audiences.
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Stage manager
Assistant stage manager
Stage managers co-ordinate productions and make sure they run smoothly from rehearsals through to performance.
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Stagehand
Stage technician, backstage crew member
Stagehands set up and operate equipment used during performances in the theatre, at concerts and in TV and film studios.
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Stonemason
Stonemasons carve blocks of stone, and lay and fit stonework into place on construction projects.
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Tailor
Bespoke tailor
Tailors make or alter custom clothes for individual customers.
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Taxidermist
Taxidermists preserve mammals, birds, reptiles and fish for display in museums or private collections.
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Textile designer
Technical textiles designer
Textile designers create designs and patterns for clothes, soft furnishings and materials used in industry and manufacturing.
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Textiles production manager
Textiles manufacturing manager
Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.
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Translator
Translators convert the written word from the 'source language' into the 'target language', making sure that the meaning is the same.
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TV or film assistant director
AD
Assistant directors support directors by organising and planning everything on TV or film sets.
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TV or film assistant production co-ordinator
Assistant production co-ordinators support producers in making film or TV programmes.
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TV or film camera operator
Camera operators record images for film, television, commercials and online.
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TV or film director
Movie director, television director, director
TV and film directors lead the creative and technical production for cinema and television.
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TV or film production manager
Production managers take care of the business, financial and recruitment side of film and television productions.
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TV or film production runner
TV and film runners work behind the scenes, doing small jobs and basic tasks to help productions run smoothly.
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TV or film sound technician
Production sound mixer, sound recordist
Sound technicians are responsible for recording the voices and background noise on TV and film shoots.
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Upholsterer
Upholsterers pad, cover and re-cover furniture with materials like leather, suede or cotton.
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Video editor
Film editor
Video editors bring together images and sound for use in film, TV and online productions.
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Visual merchandiser
Window dresser, display assistant
Visual merchandisers design eye-catching product displays and store layouts to encourage sales.
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Vlogger
Video blogger
Vloggers create and post videos online about their life or specialist interests.
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Wardrobe assistant
Dresser
Wardrobe assistants help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and TV productions.
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Writer
Author
Writers create written work such as books, scripts, poems, blogs and technical guides.