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	Architect Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.
	Art therapist Art therapists help people express difficult thoughts and feelings through creative activities.
	Computer games developer Computer game developers create video games for phones, tablets, PCs and consoles.
	Play therapist Play therapists help children to make sense of difficult life experiences, or complex psychological issues through play.
	User experience (UX) designer UX designers use research to understand their users and create websites, applications and software to meet their needs.
	Architectural technologist Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.
	Art editor Art editors use images and words to decide what an online or printed magazine looks like.
	Cartographer Cartographers collect information and data about the geography of an area to create maps, charts and plans.
	Conservator Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.
	Costume designer Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the costumes and accessories in theatre, film and television productions.
	Dental technician Dental technicians make and repair dental appliances used to improve patients' appearance, speech or ability to eat.
	E-learning developer E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.
	Fashion designer Fashion designers produce new clothing and fashion ranges using their creative and technical skills.
	Footwear designer-maker Footwear designer-makers produce, design and manufacture men's, women's and children's footwear.
	Furniture designer Furniture designers use their creative skills to develop products from cabinets, beds and chairs through to one-off pieces for clients.
	Health play specialist Health play specialists use therapeutic play activities to help children and young people cope with illness, treatment and recovery.
	Interior designer Interior designers plan the internal layout and decoration of public, commercial and residential buildings and spaces.
	Kitchen and bathroom designer Kitchen and bathroom designers create plans to transform spaces based on customers' ideas.
	Landscape architect Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
	Landscaper Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.
	Medical illustrator Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.
	Museum curator Museum and art gallery curators manage collections of objects of artistic, scientific, historical and general interest.
	Paint sprayer Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.
	Product designer Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
	Stonemason Stonemasons carve and shape stone blocks, and lay and fit stonework on construction, conservation and restoration projects.
	Advertising art director Art directors design images for ad campaigns, including film, TV, website and printed adverts.
	Art valuer Art valuers give advice on how much a piece of art or a collection of art is worth.
	Arts administrator Arts administrators help organise exhibitions, manage staff and look after buildings like museums and galleries.
	Embalmer Embalmers preserve and prepare bodies for burial or cremation.
	Exhibition designer Exhibition designers work with organisations and individuals to turn their ideas into engaging displays.
	Furniture maker Furniture makers use their craft skills to produce items, including chairs, tables, beds and kitchen cabinets.
	Furniture restorer Furniture restorers repair and conserve modern and antique pieces of furniture.
	Garment technologist Garment technologists check the quality of designs, fabrics and products that are sent to manufacturers for production.
	Graphic designer Graphic designers create visual branding, adverts, brochures, magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays.
	Model maker Model makers create 3D models for use in film and TV, construction, engineering and architecture.
	Museum attendant Museum attendants guide visitors around exhibits, serve shop customers, help staff prepare for exhibitions and provide security.
	Packaging technologist Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.
	Pattern cutter Pattern cutters create templates based on designer drawings, and cut and shape fabrics to make clothing and costume samples.
	Photographer Photographers take and process pictures of people, places, products and events.
	Photographic stylist Photographic stylists prepare clothes, accessories and models on set to create the right 'look' for photo and video shoots.
	Photographic technician Photographic technicians process digital images, use software to improve picture quality and create prints for customers.
	Tailor Tailors make or alter custom clothes for individual customers.
	Textile designer Textile designers create designs and patterns for clothes, soft furnishings and materials used in industry and manufacturing.
	Video editor Video editors bring together images and sound for use in film, TV and online productions.
	Web designer Web designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.
	Animator Animators bring drawings and computer generated characters to life on screen.
	Antique dealer Antique dealers buy and sell old objects and collector items.
	Beauty consultant Beauty consultants give tailored advice to customers on beauty products, perfumes and treatments, and help them choose which ones to buy.
	Beauty therapist Beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better.
	Blacksmith Blacksmiths work with different metals to make and repair decorative, industrial and everyday items.
	Bookbinder Bookbinders turn printed paper into books and catalogues by hand or using machines.
	Cake decorator Cake decorators design, make and decorate cakes, often for special occasions like birthdays and weddings.
	Ceramics designer-maker Ceramics designer-makers design and create products made from clay.
	Community arts worker Community arts workers help local communities plan and take part in activities like drama, dance, painting and photography.
	Director of photography Directors of photography (DoPs) work with lighting and camera crews on TV and film productions to create footage with the right look and feel.
	Dressmaker Dressmakers create, alter and repair garments and dresses for their customers.
	Fashion design assistant Fashion design assistants help designers create new clothing ranges for fashion brands and labels.
	Fashion model Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
	Fine artist Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
	Florist Florists sell flowers and create displays for weddings, funerals, events and special occasions.
	Glassmaker Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.
	Hairdresser Hairdressers and barbers cut, shave, colour and style customers' hair.
	Illustrator Illustrators produce drawings, paintings or diagrams for use in products like books and greetings cards, or on packaging.
	Jewellery designer-maker Jewellery designer-makers create jewellery and decorative products, using materials like gemstones, precious metals, acrylics and enamels.
	Leather craftworker Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.
	Make-up artist Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.
	Musical instrument maker and repairer Musical instrument makers and repairers construct new musical instruments and fix ones that have been damaged.
	Nail technician Nail technicians offer customers treatments like nail art, filing, polishing and extensions.
	Painter and decorator Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to the inside and outside of buildings.
	Personal shopper Personal shoppers give advice to customers and suggest products that meet their needs.
	Pre-press operator Pre-press operators work in the printing industry, getting artwork from a client and supplying the printing plates used on a press.
	Prop maker Prop makers create objects for use on set in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
	Reprographic assistant Reprographic assistants use copiers, scanners and printers to make documents, brochures, leaflets and pictures.
	Set designer Set designers create the settings and backdrops for commercials, television, theatre and films.
	Sewing machinist Sewing machinists follow patterns to create products like clothes, textiles, accessories and soft furnishings.
	Sign maker Sign makers design, make and install signs for buildings, roads, vehicles and exhibition displays.
	Tattooist and body piercer Tattooists and body piercers create permanent artwork on customers' bodies and do piercings, so they can wear body jewellery.
	TV or film camera operator Camera operators record images for film, television, commercials and online.
	TV or film director TV and film directors lead the creative and technical production for cinema and television.
	Visual merchandiser Visual merchandisers design eye-catching product displays and store layouts to encourage sales.
	Wardrobe assistant Wardrobe assistants help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and TV productions.
	Wedding planner Wedding planners help couples organise their wedding.
	Advertising copywriter Advertising copywriters create the words used for print, TV, radio and online adverts.
	App developer App developers design and build mobile applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
	Design and development engineer Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
	Marketing manager Marketing managers plan how to promote products, services or brands and oversee all marketing activity.
	Plastic surgeon Plastic surgeons perform operations to restore someone's movement or appearance either for personal reasons or following an illness or injury.
	Primary school teacher Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children between the ages of 3 and 11.
	Trade mark attorney Trade mark attorneys advise clients about registering and protecting designs and trade marks.
	User researcher User researchers collect, analyse and test data to design websites, software and applications based on user needs.
	Web developer Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.
	Archaeologist Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.
	Architectural technician Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.
	Archivist Archivists preserve and manage historical and cultural records. They also make collections available to researchers and the public.
	Boat builder Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.
	Bricklayer Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.
	Carpenter Carpenters make, install and repair wooden items like wall panels, flooring, door and window frames, roof rafters, staircases, cabinets and furniture.
	Early years teacher Early years teachers are specialists in early childhood development and work with children up to the age of 5.
	Fingerprint officer Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.
	Heritage officer Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.