How to become a printing administrator
As a printing administrator you would play a key part in the production process of the printing, packaging and graphics industry, one of the largest areas of manufacturing in the UK. You could be involved in various areas of print production, such as planning, estimating, buying, sales and overall management. Your duties
How to become a pre-press operator
Pre-press operators carry out a range of tasks in the printing process, on items like newspapers, magazines, books, stationery and packaging. As a pre-press operator, your duties could include: scanning digital images to put into documents retouching images and creating example proofs laying out artwork to plan how a finished
How to become a picture framer
As a picture framer, you would make frames to protect and display a variety of items such as photographs, posters and pictures, certificates, and 3-D objects like medals or dried flowers. Your work would involve: discussing requirements with the customer deciding or advising on a style and material for the
How to become a photographic technician
Photographic technicians develop film and print photographs or convert them into digital images. They can work for large photofinishing operations, professional film processing laboratories, or in retail mini-labs on the high street. As a photo processing technician in a large processing lab or mini-lab, you would: use computerised equipment to print customers’ films onto photographic
How to become a photographic stylist
As a photographic stylist, you would work closely with photographers to create the right ‘look’ and mood for a photo shoot. It would be your job to find props, dress the set and organise behind the scenes. You would usually specialise in one area, such as fashion, interiors, food, advertising
How to become a photographer
As a photographer, you would use film or digital cameras to take still photographs for a huge range of uses. You would use your technical skills and artistic vision to capture images of people, products, places or events, often on a client’s behalf. You would typically specialise in one area
How to become a sewing machinist
As a sewing machinist, it would be your job to stitch sections of material together to make fabric products, ranging from clothing to soft furnishings. Your duties would include: feeding garment or textile sections through the machine stitching together full garments or fabric products adjusting machine settings for different jobs
How to become a set designer
Set designers create the overall ’look’ of a theatre, television or film production. In the film and TV industry they are often known as production designers. As a set or production designer, your work would begin at the start of the production planning process, and end on the opening night or when
How to become a sample machinist
Sample machinists are a key part of the design team in clothing manufacturing. Their work involves producing samples or ‘mock-ups’ of garments to show designers or customers how the finished items will look. They work with a variety of materials, such as cotton, wool and leather. As a sample machinist,
How to become a reprographic assistant
Reprographic assistants, (also known as print room operators), copy and bind a range of printed materials in bulk, using photocopying and/or printing equipment. As a reprographic assistant, you would deal with a variety of items including manuals, brochures, leaflets and documents. Your duties would include: discussing the job requirements with