Career opportunities after the Master of Science (MSc) Creativity & Design programme
Upon completing the programme, graduates have diverse opportunities in both creative and managerial roles within the creative industries or other innovative sectors.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Creation, design, and production: creator, artist, designer, creative director, artistic director, design agency director, design manager, copywriter, product designer, service designer, space designer, etc.
- Management and strategic development: general manager, entrepreneur, consultant, project manager, etc.
- Marketing: marketing director, brand manager, product manager, digital project manager, etc.
- Communication: advertising manager, social media manager, brand content manager, events manager, etc.
SECTORS
Our programme equips students to become creative and design managers in the creative industries or across various innovative sectors.
Graduates can explore sectors including visual arts, design, crafts, fashion, luxury, creative digital services, communication, but also heritage, performing arts, cultural industries (cinema, video games, music, media), leisure industries (tourism, outdoor, sport), and beyond.
Additionally, graduates are sought after by businesses across the economy to contribute to ideation, innovation, and problem-solving endeavoUrs.
Focus on Careers in Creativity Management and Design
Our programme emphasises the management of creative projects and businesses, focusing on skills essential for roles such as creative and design managers. These positions require expertise in strategy, production management, project management, team collaboration, marketing, and more. Additionally, soft skills like leadership, imagination, agility, divergence, and convergence are vital for success in these roles.
Creative or artistic director
- Defining artistic or creative projects
- Overseeing the production of artistic works, products, or services
- Managing the programming of artistic works
- Handling communication and promotion of artistic or creative offerings
Design manager
- Managing creative projects
- Implementing creative problem-solving strategies
- Designing products, services, events, and environments
But also, examples of managerial functions and roles.
Brand content manager
- Identifying the brand’s communication pillars
- Guiding the creation and publication of content
- Analysing trending topics to shape the editorial line
Product manager
- Conducting product analysis, positioning, and value assessment
- Coordinating teams across different areas to execute 360° communication plans
- Assuming responsibility for the marketing objectives of product campaigns
Communication director
- Defining communication strategies
- Coordinating operational communication activities
- Managing, evaluating, and optimising results
- Leading a team