Rise in jobs and salaries for creative industries, finds research
For some of these design roles the increase was not just seen in numbers, but advertised salary too. UI designer (4.3 per cent), graphic designer (4.5 per cent) and UX designer (2.7 per cent) saw increases faster than the sector average of 1.3 per cent, demonstrating the value employers place on these skillsets.
King continued: “It’s not just senior roles that are receiving good news. We are also seeing a rise in salaries across assistant and exec level roles, which is a positive message to those wanting to enter the industry. This generation has a native understanding of digital tech – something which our guides and the State of Skills tool highlight as a pre-requisite for success in this sector. But a constant desire to learn is required as this fast-paced, exciting industry continues to evolve.
“Finally, we are finding that marketing professionals are driven by a desire to work for an organisation based on culture, ethics and objectives – businesses should build on this to be best equipped to attract the best talent in the coming years.”
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