For some people, creativity is an essential part of their work. “To be creative is the most exciting thing you can do,” says Chris Triola, owner of a textile design studio in Lansing, Michigan. “It's as necessary to me as eating and breathing.” But making creativity your job typically requires practice, risktaking, and trial and error. read more
Occupations for creative workers. Most occupations involve some form of creativity. A retail salesperson, for example, might design a more engaging product pitch, and a physicist might devise some new way of understanding nature. In some occupations, creativity is an integral part of the job. read more
With creative opportunities constantly popping up in the tech space, it is a great time for an individual to start honing their skills ahead of attempting to start a job hunt. If you find that you are better behind a camera, perhaps you should start learning from the pros. read more
But there are plenty of reasons this — and other unexpected careers — should make the list. We've gathered some opportunities that will let you flex your creative muscle in the classroom, on the computer, and more, as well as their average salaries (all estimates courtesy of Glassdoor). read more