Top 10 Career Options for Artists and Artistic Types

Animator: Most people’s minds go to Pixar when they think about animation — but animators are needed well beyond the confines of Hollywood, too. Ad agencies, video game makers, and even in-house creative teams at big companies may rely on animators to bring their messaging to life. With a median pay of $63,000 — and a rate of employment that’s projected to continue to grow — this is a pretty sweet artistic gig.