You always see a better way of doing things. Whether it’s making life easier, more attractive or efficient, you’re the one with the ideas.

Your imagination is truly unique and employers’ value your creative character. Australia is ranked as the fifth most creative country in the world¹, your mindset and approach to life is not alone.

Consider the rewards of turning your imagination into life with noticeable impact. After all, the work of artists and designers is all around us. It makes life more inviting and often solves real problems.

Inventive people like you should expand their talents along the way and there are some exciting roles that could see you excel and enjoy your creative streak.

Designers can work across a broad range of industries including fashion, TV, publishing and engineering. The opportunities available are vast. For example, with many businesses looking to increase their online presence, the need for digital designers is on the rise.² If you have a knack for technology or appreciate a good-looking website, graphic or web design could be an option for you.

But that’s not all, the diverse range of jobs that match your skills could see you applying your technical and creative mind for jobs that can include merchandising, interior design, bookbinding, digital printing and landscape design.

If you like spending time outdoors and have an eye for design, your skills may be suited to becoming a landscape architect. Demand for this job has grown a massive 599% growth in Australia over the last 3 years.³ Attention to detail is key to this role so that you can create interesting and accurate designs. You’ll also need to enjoy getting your hands dirty.

Employers are always on the lookout for people like you because you can improve an experience. 98% of Australians engage with the arts on some level. That could be music, photography, exhibitions or something else entirely.

It’s likely that you find inspiration in the strangest of places. If you find yourself constantly doodling or taking lots of photos, or capturing video when you’re out and about, you may want to get into photography. A photography assistant can learn on the job from a professional so that you can develop your skills along the way. While a willingness to learn is important, you may also need to prepare a photo shoot checklist, answer calls and set up equipment.

The skills, approach and mindset of the Designer cluster are unique and there’s a wide range of jobs available. The secret to our future is creative power. The world needs inspiration to continue to develop and transform and without your creativity it will take just that bit longer to get there.

¹ According to The Directory Big Won rankings 2017
² According to SEEK
³ According to Connecting Australians survey by the Australia Council
⁴ According to Professional Photographic Services – Australia market research report