Hot Jobs for 2008
Fast Company reported back in 2007 the 10 most sought-after positions in some of the fastest growing US industries. Out of the 10 they mentioned, a whopping four were art related. It’s now one year later and the design jobs are still at the forefront according to my sources. Let’s not forget how many design opportunities the imergence of Web2.0 has and is, creating….
Without further adu….
Experience Designer: These talented individuals work in the retail industry, creating the essence and aura of a store. Experience designers go beyond the look of a place, creating a unique experience in which shoppers can immerse themselves. From cellular boutiques to the American Girl doll store on New York’s Fifth Avenue, the shops created by an experience designer are often considered works of art; mini universes unto themselves. Experience designers are involved in every aspect of creation — from choosing accent colors on walls to slanting the windows in the right direction. The next time you go into a boutique and you feel as if you’ve just had an “experience” — you have, and someone went to a lot of trouble to make you feel at home.
Web Designer: What’s new about web designers? We already know they have cool jobs, working as the creative arm behind highly trafficked websites. But Trendsresearch.com reports that the profession is still in its adolescent phase, and for 2007 it’s going to be a new era of web design. Monster.com charts a 26 percent growth rate in this field for the past year, which will continue to blossom for the coming year.
Viral Marketers and Media Promoters: Not to be confused with someone in advertising or public relations, a viral marketer knows how to build an audience from nothing with little more than rumor and excitement. Known for such coups as MySpace’s Lonelygirl15 and the Blair Witch Project, Viral Marketers begin “contagious” campaigns that spread largely through word of mouth. They now have a foothold in American advertising due largely to the Internet.
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