What does a Illustrator do?
Creates original visual artwork for books, advertising, education, digital media, products or publications.
Demand level: Low
Illustrator
Creates original visual artwork for books, advertising, education, digital media, products or publications. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 6 linked programmes across 6 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR180 000 p.a.Mid-levelR320 000 p.a.SeniorR520 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Creativity · EssentialDrawing · EssentialVisual storytelling · EssentialClient communication · ImportantDesign software · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Fine Art — University of Fort Hare
BA (VISUAL ART) — University of Johannesburg
BA Visual Art — University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) — University of the Free State
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Illustrator do?
Creates original visual artwork for books, advertising, education, digital media, products or publications.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Creativity, Drawing, Visual storytelling, Client communication, Design software.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
6 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.