What Work Nottinghamshire for Young People 2015/16 | Page 9

Information and guidance for young people aged 13-19

CREATIVE INDUSTRY

You might think that you just need a creative streak to land your dream
job in this industry but many roles in the creative sector involve working
with the latest technologies which are helping to drive the sector
forwards. Job areas include film and TV, social media, advertising, fashion,
computer games and animation.

What is happening?

Skills & qualities

• Creative sector is a priority area for Nottinghamshire
meaning support for local jobs; Nottingham is one
of the UK’s top creative cities and home to a thriving
Creative Quarter.
• Globally, creative jobs are expected to grow rapidly
over the next few years.
• Competition for jobs is fierce. Number of people
working in the creative industries with a degree is
very high (90% for new entrants to computer games
industry). Experience is beneficial.

Useful subjects

• Over 50% of creative jobs are in London and the
South-East.
• Many people work freelance which means less job
security.
• 90% of companies employ fewer than five people.
• Shortage of graphic designers, storyboard artists,
games designers, programmers, broadcast engineers,
social media specialists, illust Ʌѽ