Dive into jobroles

“What is art?” Now there’s a question. “What is digital art?” Now you’re just asking the impossible... Digital art is loosely defined as an original creation put together using digital devices, whether on a screen, using software or even via a virtual reality headset.

Where finance, marketing and communications meet, fundraising managers (or simply fundraisers) have to be keen strategists, because money doesn’t grow on trees nowadays, you know.

Having an idea is good. Great, even. But how can you convey it visually? How can you catch someone’s eye? To answer all these questions and more, we call upon artistic directors.

It’s hard to imagine a world without architects! They study, design and oversee the construction and renovation of buildings, properties and homes from the very first sketch on the page to handing over the finished product.

Video games designers come up with stories, characters and rules. Their job is to create an entirely original, entertaining and captivating universe. A bit like screenwriters, but for gaming.

You know that long list of “potential side effects” you see on the leaflets inside prescriptions? You have pharmacologists to thank. These skilled scientists support the research and development of medicines, particularly by studying their effects on the body.

Who do you think decides where people can and can’t smoke? Who arranges fire drills? Who counts to check there are enough fire extinguishers? Who stops people driving forklifts without the proper licence? Health, safety and environment (HSE) officers, of course!

From runny noses to suspected serious illnesses, general practitioners are often the first port of call for their patients when something goes wrong. They diagnose, treat, prevent and offer long-term follow up care.

As they strike the desk with their gavel, their calls of “going... going... gone!” ring throughout the room. Works of art, everyday objects, furniture – even livestock! –, auctioneers take charge of selling a whole range of different goods at auction.

Ombudsmen are typically appointed to investigate complaints raised against companies or organisations, especially in the public sector. As strictly impartial third parties, being attentive is important as they work to resolve disagreements.

What’s in a name? Technical sales representatives are – perhaps unsurprisingly – technicians and sales people at the same time. A vital part of every sales department, they often specialise in a particular range of products or services.

The word oenologist comes from the Ancient Greek for wine, oînos, plus the suffix -ology, meaning the study of something. They’re the people who oversee and coordinate wine production and guarantee its quality.

Sitting in front of their mixing desk, sound engineers run the show. Equal parts artist and technician, they convert audio recordings into the required formats (CD, digital Blu-ray, vinyl...).

Occupying a highly strategic role, financial controllers oversee the accounting for their entire company: everything goes across their desk (well, across their spreadsheets).

A strategic role, business intelligence consultants review and analyse huge amounts of company data before suggesting optimisation solutions. They uncover the hidden secrets in data before passing them onto company bosses!