Layout Artist (Advertising and Promotion Industry)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Graphic Designers
Summary
A profession that designs layouts for advertisements and promotional materials, creating visually appealing and effective designs.
Description
Layout artists in advertising and promotion handle the effective placement of text, images, and graphic elements in materials such as flyers, posters, pamphlets, magazine ads, and web banners to enhance appeal. They collaborate with clients, art directors, and copywriters, using InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create layout proposals. They also handle typesetting, color management, checking print data, color proofs, and design adjustments according to media characteristics and brand guidelines. They deal with multi-page typesetting and expansion to digital media, requiring attention to detail and creative thinking.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for digital advertising and web content, skills to adapt from DTP to digital media are required. The market value of layout artists who can expand into UI/UX design and handle multiple media will increase.
Personality Traits
Excellent visual sense / Meticulous and accurate / Smooth communication
Work Style
Advertising Agency / Flex / Outsourced Freelance / Production Company Employment / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Layout Artist → Layout Artist → Senior Layout Artist → Art Director → Creative Director
Required Skills
DTP · Typesetting / Illustrator (Graphic Creation) / Image Correction and Processing / Typography
Recommended Skills
Basic HTML/CSS Knowledge / Color Management / Printing Process Knowledge / UI/UX Design Basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of detail placement and typesetting is important. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because high creativity is required to produce attractive designs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not often required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little heavy physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- DTP Expert Certification
Aliases
- Layout Designer
Related Jobs
- Art Director
- DTP Operator
- Graphic Designer