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How do I get a graduate job in art and design?

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in art and design. Whether you want to know what areas you could work in, or what sort of work you could do, you can find answers to key questions here. (More...)

Make your art and design work experience count

If you want to start a career in most areas of art and design, work experience is a useful entry point. However, to turn it into a real kick-start, you need to be prepared to really work and make the most of the experience. These six simple tips can help you to get the most out of your work experience. (More...)

The top five reasons to pursue a graduate career in art and design

Few graduate careers offer such a wide range of work as art and design. You could do anything from designing new consumer goods to selling your sketches to galleries. Find out why this creative, influential graduate career could be the one for you. (More...)

Pay and perks for graduate jobs in art and design

Graduate salaries and working conditions can vary greatly in the art and design sector. Graduate jobs can pay anything from expenses only to upwards of £400 a day. Read on to find out more about what you could expect. (More...)

Helpful organisations for careers in art and design

Graduates who are looking for jobs in art and design need not worry about being alone; there are plenty of organisations out there designed to provide support. (More...)

Jargon buster for graduate art and design careers

The art and design sector is full of acronyms. Get to grips with the terms you need to know for your graduate career. (More...)

How graduate careers in art and design can be affected by external factors

Public taste, technology developments, economic ups and downs… Find out how trends and personal preferences could shape your graduate career as an artist or designer. (More...)

Sell out, cash in? The artist’s dilemma

If you’re an art or design graduate, chances are you may be worried about selling out in the world of work. Here’s the reality behind the myth and an answer to your dilemma. (More...)