Arts and Design Occupations
Workers in this group create products and concepts that have practical or aesthetic purposes.
Overall employment in arts and design occupations is projected to grow slower than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 84,900 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations largely due to the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was € 53,180 in May 2025, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of € 49,500.
Make it Work employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a Make it Work Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
| Â | OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATIONÂ  | 2025 MEDIAN PAYÂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Art Directors | Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. | Bachelor’s degree | € 111,040 |
 | Craft and Fine Artists | Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. | Bachelor’s degree | € 56,260 |
 | Fashion Designers | Fashion designers create clothing, accessories, and footwear. | Bachelor’s degree | € 80,690 |
 | Floral Designers | Floral designers arrange live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery to make decorative displays. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 36,120 |
 | Graphic Designers | Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. | Bachelor’s degree | € 61,300 |
 | Industrial Designers | Industrial designers combine art, business, and engineering to develop the concepts for manufactured products. | Bachelor’s degree | € 79,450 |
 | Interior Designers | Interior designers make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items. | Bachelor’s degree | € 63,490 |
 | Set and Exhibit Designers | Set and exhibit designers develop visual and tactile spaces for entertainment productions or for a variety of displays. | Bachelor’s degree | € 66,280 |
 | Special Effects Artists and Animators | Special effects artists and animators create images that appear to move and visual effects for various forms of media and entertainment. | Bachelor’s degree | € 99,800 |