Comic Book Illustrator

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Occupational Outlook:

There are job openings for this career because the demand for comic book illustrators continues to grow with every passing year. The outlook is alright, you will most likely start off as a freelance artist. This can often mean accepting jobs on websites such as Fiverr and Upwork in the beginning. They offer a great way to make connections and to prove yourself as an artist who can get a job done. Unless you choose to become a self-publisher, the comic book industry is incredibly competitive, and it will take some hard work and no shortage of luck to join a titan like DC Comics. It may take some time before you can get a high-paying career. The more completed jobs you add to your portfolio, the higher quality of job you can expect.

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

• It can take days to prepare before truly beginning work on the images.

• Generally, the more professional work you have done, the more leverage you have in your future jobs. Companies will pay more for the services of an artist with a reputation for submitting great work on time.

• It will take time before you can land yourself a high-paying career. The more completed jobs you can add to your portfolio, the higher quality of job you can come to expect