11 Amazing Creative Jobs You'll Want To Know About

Know what a dramaturg or greensman does?

1. Animal Trainer

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It's not just dogs and cats. No no, it's also horses, pigs, lions, mice, squirrels and ravens. Oh, and don't forget lions, tigers, bears and even the occasional mongoose.

Insider knowledge – despite what you may think about them being full of wisdom, owls are actually pretty hard to train. And Hedwig seemed so intelligent...

2. Food Stylist

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How else do you think the burgers look so utterly delicious in the pictures or on the telly? A food stylist is on hand to make sure all things edible look perfect before being photographed or filmed.

3. Pyrotechnician

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Fireworks, flame systems, smoke, and confetti are just some of the fun and exciting things pyrotechnicians get to play with on a day-to-day basis – all adhering to health and safety rules, of course.

4. Dramaturg

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Dramaturg – the best job title anyone could ask for. Aside from having a brilliant name, dramaturgs work with directors and actors to help focus and convey the particular message of the play.

5. Foley Artist

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When a kettle boils in a film, did you know that the sound effect is probably someone blowing bubbles into a milkshake? Cue the life of a foley artist – people who use their imagination to create sound effects using everyday objects.

6. Greensman

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Another amazing job from the world of film and television, a greensman will turn an empty studio into an extremely convincing natural environment, using plants and other natural materials.

7. Art Handler

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Art handlers have an extremely important job; they work with a variety of people to ensure the safe moving and handling of works of art. It's a tough job – you definitely don't want to be the person who gets in trouble for scratching the Mona Lisa.

8. Wig Maker

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Well, it pretty much says it on the tin. Wig makers create and manage all of the hair and wigs used in a production, be it in the theatre or on a film set.

9. Greeting Card Creator

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Do you have a gift for penning heartwarming messages or ROFL jokes? Well, a greeting card creator may be the career for you.*

*N.B. it is highly unlikely you'll meet a girl named Summer. Which isn't a bad thing, because after 500 days, she'll probably break your heart.

10. Archaeological Illustrator

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Illustrators combine skills in art and graphic design to produce a wide range of illustrations that record, interpret, and publicise archaeological discoveries. These detailed drawings can be found in a wide range of places such as textbooks, museums, and reference books.

11. Games QA Tester

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No, this isn't too good to be true – this occupation truly does exist. As a Quality Assurance Tester, you would be paid to test video games before they go public.

With great power comes great responsibility – the role would involve checking for bugs, measuring the game's playability and evaluating it against competition.

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