Illustrator
19AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST85%
NOT A FORECAST85%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Illustrator
As an Illustrator, you wield the power of visual storytelling, transforming ideas into captivating images that resonate across various mediums. Your artistry not only enriches books, magazines, and advertisements but also plays a pivotal role in shaping cultural narratives and engaging audiences globally.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Penguin Random HouseA leading publisher known for its diverse range of illustrated books, offering illustrators the chance to work on high-profile projects.
The GuardianA major UK newspaper that values innovative illustrations for its articles, providing a platform for illustrators to showcase their work.
Studio AKAAn award-winning animation studio that collaborates with illustrators to create stunning visual content for various media.
Bloomsbury PublishingKnown for its literary and educational publications, Bloomsbury offers illustrators opportunities to work on a variety of exciting projects.
MooA creative print and design company that values unique illustrations for its products, providing a dynamic environment for illustrators.