Art editor

As an art editor, you might:

• design the layout of pages using graphics and photos
•  discuss your ideas with colleagues
•  manage freelance designers, illustrators and photographers
•  design the cover of the magazine
•  choose an overall look and style for each issue

• knowledge of media production and communication
• the ability to read English
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be flexible and open to change
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to organise your time and workload
• excellent written communication skills
• the ability to work well with others
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• working towards this role
• applying directly

With experience, you could:

• become an art director
•  work at an advertising agency
•  become self employed as a freelance art editor
•  set up your own design agency