{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:17.145Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-1019.00","title":"Artists and Related Workers, All Other","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"54","jobZone":null,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full practice context of artists and related workers operating in agency, in-house studio, and freelance environments across graphic design, multimedia production, and client-service creative roles calibrated to Job Zone 3 preparation.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Graphics software tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator — operate under direct supervision to complete basic image editing tasks in a studio or agency setting.","Client design briefs — read and interpret with guidance to identify visual requirements before beginning a project assignment.","Creative director feedback — receive and apply to revisions of in-progress artwork under close mentorship in a production environment.","Desktop publishing layouts — assemble using templates and established style guides with oversight from a senior artist.","Project deadlines and scheduling requirements — track personal tasks using a shared calendar or project management tool under supervisor direction.","Preliminary design concepts — sketch or draft digitally for review by a creative team during the early ideation phase of a client project.","Document management software — organize and file project assets according to team naming conventions in a shared digital workspace.","Active listening skills — apply during team briefings and client intake meetings to accurately capture design requirements.","Video creation software — perform basic clip import and timeline assembly under guidance for simple promotional or social media content.","Fine arts principles such as color theory and composition — demonstrate foundational understanding when producing initial design drafts for internal review."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Client layout presentations — prepare and deliver to internal stakeholders with moderate supervision, clearly explaining design rationale in an agency or in-house setting.","Design solutions — develop in collaboration with a creative director, incorporating brand guidelines and client feedback across routine project cycles.","Project budgets and timelines — manage personal workload independently, flagging scope concerns to account managers before deadlines are missed.","Graphics and photo imaging software — use proficiently to produce polished, print- and web-ready assets with reduced oversight on standard client deliverables.","Creative, copywriting, and production teams — confer with regularly to align visual concepts with campaign messaging and production specifications.","Web platform development tools — apply at a basic level to update content and visual elements on client or agency websites during routine site maintenance.","Written communications such as project briefs and status updates — compose clearly and concisely to keep cross-functional teams informed throughout a project.","Customer service interactions — handle with professionalism when gathering approvals or managing minor revision requests from clients directly.","Social perceptiveness — exercise when reading client reactions during presentation meetings to adjust tone, pacing, or design emphasis in real time.","Operating system and file management environments — navigate confidently to troubleshoot basic software issues and maintain an organized digital production workspace."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Final design layouts — present autonomously to clients for approval, fielding technical and aesthetic questions with authority across print, digital, and multimedia formats.","Complex client requirements — analyze and translate into original design strategies by conferring independently with creative, art, and production department heads.","Multiple concurrent accounts and projects — manage end-to-end within budget and scheduling constraints, prioritizing competing demands without supervisory intervention.","Non-routine creative challenges — resolve by applying critical thinking and originality to develop innovative visual solutions that meet strategic marketing objectives.","Video creation and editing software — employ at an advanced level to produce high-quality motion graphics or branded video content for integrated marketing campaigns.","Cross-departmental collaboration — lead as the primary creative liaison between clients, sales teams, and production staff to ensure cohesive project execution.","Design quality standards — uphold across all deliverables by performing detailed self-review and applying expert judgment on typography, color, and layout decisions.","Emerging digital tools and web platform technologies — evaluate and adopt into the production workflow to improve output quality and delivery efficiency.","Client relationships — cultivate through proactive communication and responsive service, building trust that supports repeat business and expanded project scope.","Time management systems — implement personally to balance long-term creative projects with urgent revision cycles, consistently meeting contractual delivery dates."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Creative direction for multi-project portfolios — set by establishing visual standards, brand voice, and design strategy at the organizational or studio level.","Emerging artists and mid-level designers — mentor by providing structured feedback, professional development guidance, and stretch assignments within agency or department workflows.","Cross-functional department heads in creative, copywriting, and production — lead collaborative alignment sessions that translate complex client goals into unified campaign strategies.","Agency or department-wide design processes — redesign and optimize by introducing new software platforms, workflow protocols, and quality review systems.","High-value client relationships and contract negotiations — manage at an executive level, representing the organization's creative capabilities to prospective and existing accounts.","Budget and resource allocation for multiple creative accounts — oversee strategically, balancing staffing levels, vendor contracts, and production costs against revenue targets.","Industry trends in fine arts, media, communications, and technology — monitor and synthesize to inform organizational creative strategy and maintain competitive positioning.","Organizational innovation culture — cultivate by championing experimental design methodologies, recognizing original thinking, and creating space for iterative creative risk-taking.","Studio-wide training curricula on tools such as desktop publishing, video, and graphics software — develop and deliver to raise the technical proficiency of the entire creative team.","Final approval authority on all client-facing creative output — exercise with confidence and accountability, ensuring every deliverable aligns with brand, legal, and strategic requirements."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}