Looking to flex your creativity?
It's a common myth that tech careers only require technical and analytical skills — but the truth is that creativity plays a huge role in tech, and always has! Some of the most important skills required in tech careers are creative: problem-solving, innovating, experimentation, and more.
Whether you're a new grad wondering what career you can pursue with your creative degree, or you're curious about transitioning to a more creative career, tech may be what you're looking for.
Here are 7 tech careers that are perfect for creative types, the skills needed, and their average salaries according to Glassdoor Canada!
Digital Marketer
Digital Marketers help develop marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, and/or sell a product or service. People in these roles continuously put on their creative caps to come up with new ways to peak the interest of consumers. Digital Marketers often collaborate with Graphic Designers and creatives in other departments in order to execute campaigns.
Digital Marketer average salary: $59,240
Web Designer
Making a website look visually appealing to users is the main responsibility of web designers. This includes conceptualizing colour schemes, images, fonts, and more. Having a natural eye for design, as well as staying up-to-date on best practices, is a must for web designers who are required to consistently bring their creativity to the table. Having knowledge of commonly used coding languages (e.g. HTML5/CSS, and Javascript) and wireframes, in addition to creative skills, is an asset.
Web Designer average salary: $54,077
Web Developer
Finding creative ways to create websites with coding is the day-to-day work of a Web Developer. In these roles, developers work alongside Web Designers to ensure the website they’ve built is user-friendly and visually appealing. Creatives looking to pursue a career as a Web Developer can turn to Juno College’s Web Development Bootcamp to learn the specialized skills needed, including coding languages like HTML5 and CSS3, JavaScript, React, responsive design, wireframing, and more.
Web Developer average salary: $61,033, with some senior positions bringing in over $100,000
Animator
As delightful as they are, Pixar movies aren't the only creations animators are responsible for! Digital animators work to create a variety of moving images for websites, film, television, video, and digital platforms. Animators are often part of a larger digital or design team and have a basic understanding of graphic design. An understanding of programs like Adobe After Effects and Animate is a must for aspiring animators.
Animator average salary: $58,316
UX Designer
Knowing how users interact with a website is an important element in keeping them engaged. Companies hire UX Designers to ensure their website is user-friendly for the end user. Creativity is a must for UX Designers who will work alongside Web Designers in the creation and maintenance of a website. UX Designers should be well-versed in UI (user interface) design elements like typography, graphics, and layout. For creatives just starting off, Juno College's UX Design course can assist tech-savvy beginners in entering the field!
UX Designer average salary: $77,090
Mobile Application Developer
With the sophistication of smartphones, 90% of the global internet population uses their phones to go online, according to Statista. Following this boom is the need for mobile app developers! Creatives are in-demand for these roles as conceptualization and design is a large part of the app development process.
Mobile Application Developer average salary: $72,695
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers are hired by a wide range of companies to design and conceptualize different items, from social media posts, to packaging, to larger advertising campaigns. People in a graphic designer role must consistently bring their creativity to the table. A background in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is a great start for those looking to get into the field.
Graphic designer average salary: $48,866
Curious about a career in tech?
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