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Art Editor

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An art editor is the visual lead of a film/TV project, responsible for all artistic elements from concept to final cut, ensuring style consistency and artistic appeal.

Daily work

  • 01Create concept designs for sets, characters, and props based on script and director's requirements
  • 02Discuss visual style with director and cinematographer, develop color and lighting schemes
  • 03Supervise art team in set construction and prop making to ensure design fidelity
  • 04Participate in post-production color grading and VFX discussions for visual consistency
  • 05Collect and organize visual references, build project art style library

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Solid art fundamentals (drawing, color, composition)
  • Proficient in design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender
  • Storyboarding and visual storytelling skills
  • Basic knowledge of post-production color grading and VFX
  • Understanding of materials, lighting, and spatial perspective in 3D

Soft skills

  • Excellent aesthetic and creative ability
  • Efficient communication and cross-department collaboration
  • Strong stress resistance to handle tight project schedules
  • Attention to detail combined with overall coordination
  • Quick learning and application of new technologies

Best suited for

Ideal for those with artistic talent, passion for film/TV, attention to detail, and ability to deliver creative work under pressure.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those lacking imagination, disliking teamwork, or seeking a stable 9-to-5 routine.

Salary (monthly)

15KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 30K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth3
AI Resistance3
Transferability3
Stability2
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Competition4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold2

MBTI Fit

INFPENFPISFJINTJESTJ
High intensityMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.