Art Technician
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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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Art Technician
Art technicians play a crucial role in the creative industries, ensuring that artists and designers have the materials, tools, and technical support they need to bring their visions to life. In the UK, where the arts are a vital part of culture and economy, these professionals help bridge the gap between artistic creativity and technical execution.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, 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.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Art TechnicianAs a Junior Art Technician, you will assist in the preparation of materials and support artists in their creative processes. This entry-level position is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in the art world.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Art TechnicianIn a Mid-Level role, you will take on more responsibility, managing projects and collaborating closely with artists. Your technical skills will be essential in ensuring the successful execution of artistic visions.£26,000 - £32,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Art TechnicianAs a Senior Art Technician, you will lead projects and mentor junior staff. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the artistic direction and ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex projects.£35,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Production ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Game Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
🎓Fashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Music, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · DegreeProduction ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · DegreeTheatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · DegreeGame Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · DegreeFashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · DegreeMusic, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · Degree