We surveyed 296 technical artists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical technical artist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a technical artist?
Low
High
Working as a technical artist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a technical artist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a technical artist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a technical artist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a technical artist.
Is being a technical artist stressful?
Low
High
Technical artists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a technical artist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a technical artist.
How competitive is the workplace for technical artists?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for technical artists.
Does being a technical artist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for technical artists.
Are technical artists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a technical artist, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do technical artists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally technical artists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a technical artist physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a technical artist may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are technical artists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, technical artists tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a technical artist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a technical artist.
Does being a good technical artist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as technical artists.