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Commercial Artist

Aliases: Commercial Designer

Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Commercial Artist is expected to perform include:

Preparing designs for advertising articles

Drawing illustrations for books, magazines, posters, charts, hoardings, etc.

Studying specifications

Discussing details and cost with client

Determining subject matter in consultation

Executing approved design in required medium

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling maybe a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is available

Working hours

Media and Entertainment companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – Preferably Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or a related field

KEY COMPETENCIES ³

Knowledge of changing trends in graphic design technology

Proficiency in attending meetings with clients or supervisors to understand project's goals and objectives, target market, budget and schedule

Ability to analyze project and develop initial concept ideas and sketches

Familiar with use a variety of materials to design product, including computer programs

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ⁴

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Degree or Diploma institutes in Graphic Art, Visual Art or Commercial Art all across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bachelor-degree-in-graphic-design.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Trainee → Junior Commercial Artist → Commercial Artist → Senior Commercial Artist → Head of Department

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For candidates with experience - ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 22,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁷

Media and entertainment companies, colleges and institutes across India

Publishing, broadcasting, film, digital design, advertising and marketing companies

Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Commercial Designer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2166.0100	Commercial Artist
ISCO 2008	2166	Graphic and Multimedia Designers
NIC 2008	73100	Advertising
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=1088 http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=1088 "Skills Gap Study for the Media & Entertainment Sector - A Report" released by Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC)
1	1 National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://education-portal.com/commercial_artist.html
3	http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/commercial-artist-description-2768.html
4	http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/commercial-artist-description-2768.html
5	http://www.mymajors.com/career/commercial-artist
6	6 ”Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Media & Entertainment Industry Sector (2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
7	http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=1088
8	http://www.ibef.org/industry/media-entertainment-india.aspx

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