Art editor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Art editors use words and images to make magazines look good and easy to read.

  • Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.  
  • Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.  
  • Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes.  
  • Teach
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Art editors typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Art editor you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    46,752 GBP *
    per year
    18,000 GBP
    40,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Art editor

    • 48,726 GBP
    • 42,614 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Art editor
    Average salary for full-time Art editor

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    Salary over time for Art editor

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 35,928 GBP
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    • 36,814 GBP
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    • 40,610 GBP
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    • 46,752 GBP
    • 41,028 GBP
    • 34,629 GBP
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    Future outlook for Art editors

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    Very good outlook
    42 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Very good outlook
    25% chance of automation in the future

    Art editor - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Art editor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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    You could apply for a job as an assistant editor after completing a college course. Relevant subjects include:

    • Level 3 Diploma in Photography
    • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Art and Design
    • Level 4 Diploma in Interactive Design and Development

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Art editor

    Art & Design

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Art editor.
    Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Art editor. Check that you know:
    1
    Analytical or scientific software Accelrys QAUNTA; Fujitsu BioMedCache; Wavefunction Titan; Yet another scientific artificial reality application YASARA software
    2
    Computer aided design CAD software
    3
    Data base user interface and query software Sequence database software
    4
    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
    5
    Object or component oriented development software Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
    Improve your skills today

    Art & Design

    Things to highlight for your Art editor interview

    Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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