Job roles
There are far more job roles on offer in the Creative Industries than you might think – and no doubt some more familiar than others. Explore the broad and amazing range of roles out there, or quickly narrow down your search below. Each job role gives you an insight into the skills and qualifications needed, what the role involves and the best ways in.
If you're just starting out, you can also explore a list of entry-level roles and videos.
You can also head over to Hiive for a further breakdown of roles across TV Drama, Film, Fashion & Textiles, Animation, Photo Imaging, Radio, Games, VFX and Advertising and MarComms.
Please note: these are descriptions of job roles in the Creative Industries and do not relate to current job opportunities at Creative Skillset or other companies mentioned.
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Carding © Rob van Esch
Job roleCarder
Carders operate and maintain the carding machine and feed new ‘blends’ (wool fibres) into it
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Carpenter
Job roleCarpenter
Carpenters build, install and remove wooden structures on film sets and locations
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Carpet © Christopher Sessums
Job roleCarpet Designer
Carpet Designers use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to create designs for carpet or flooring companies
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© Alan_P
Job roleCasting Assistant
Casting Assistants read the script and help the Casting Director make a list of suitable Actors, performing general running duties and helping out during casting sessions
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The Guest © 2014 Icon Film Distribution
Job roleCasting Director
Casting Directors organise the casting (selecting) of Actors for all roles in a film
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© Zurijeta
Job roleCatering Crew
The Catering Crew provides daily meals, snacks and hot drinks to film crews on location
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Monster Kid, image thanks to Ravensbourne
Job roleCG Modeller
CG Modellers build three-dimensional computer models of everything that is needed for a CGI project
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Chargehand Carpenter
Job roleChargehand Carpenter
Chargehand Carpenters oversee the construction and installation of all wooden structures and props on film sets and locations
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Chargehand Painter
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Rigger on the set of Harry Potter
Job roleChargehand Rigger
Chargehand Riggers manage a team, or gang, of Riggers on specific rigging projects during film production
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© Ray Roberts
Job roleChief Hairdresser
Chief Hairdressers are responsible for the overall design and execution of hair styling on feature films are in charge of the Hairdressing Department.
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Carbon Fibre © Tatkhagata
Job roleChief Innovation Officer
Chief Innovation Officers are responsible for research and innovation
