40. Work/Tasks Performed Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator Design & create jewelry using soldering equipment & other tools. Repair & adjust old jewelry Sell jewelry to customers Gemologists appraise the value of gems & stones Usually specialize in tasks such as selling and repairing jewelry Draw cartoons, comic strips, & graphic novels Develop story ideas & dialogue Use pens, pencils, markers, paints, brushes, inks, and illustration software. Develop a personal cartooning style Free lance cartoonists must find their own clients
41. Tools/Instruments/Equipment Used Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator Soldering Equipment and other tools. Pens Pencils Markers Paints Brushes Inks Illustration Software
42. Work Environment Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator Retail stores Distributors Repair Shops Manufacturers Insurance Companies Self-employed Ad Agencies Newspapers Magazines Book Publisher Graphic Design Studios
43. Income Level & What Affects It Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator $19,000 - $55,000 a year for most Median: $33,000 a year Store manager and owners can earn more Paid hourly, yearly, or on commission $25,000 - $70,000 a year or more for salaried cartoonists $250 - $500 per cartoon free lance cartoonist Most work on free lance basis
44. Required Education Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator At least high school diploma Must complete post-secondary education related to jewelry On the job training 2 year college 4 year college No formal requirements Completion of a post- secondary art program is helpful High school 2 year college 4 year college
45. Quote From a Real Person for Each Career Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator “I love the whole creative process of custom designing jewelry: talking with clients, trying to figure out what they want, thinking about different designs, putting them down on paper and finally turning my ideas into something real and beautiful, with gold, diamonds, pearls, rubies, and sapphires.” - Peter What I like most about being a comic creator is the independence: I work from home, I set my own hours, and taking my lunch when I want. It’s flexible enough to be able to take a Tuesday off instead of a Saturday or go have a walk in the park if it’s a nice day and then I can just work a little later.” - Tara
46. Websites to get more Information Jeweler Cartoonist/ ComicIllustrator http://www.jewelers.org/ http://www.gia.edu/ http://www.americansociety.org/ http://www.msja.org/ http://www.jdpn.org/ http://www.awci.com/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos222.htm http://www.reuben.org/ http://editorialcartoonists.com/ http://www.cartoon-factory.com/ http://www.gocomics.com/?ref=comics http://www.americansforthearts.org/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm