May work for auction gallery, museum or be an independent consultant. Assists individuals or corporations to choose and buy artwork. Uses knowledge or art, galleries and artists to help clients make decisions about purchasing art. May work for a gallery, a corporation or, more likely, be independent. The gallery owner decides which artists to represent and how and when to have shows.
Most gallery owners are also the directors.
Designs art and copy for books, magazines, newspapers, television and packaging. Determines size and arrangement of illustrations, photographs and type and arranges presentation based on available space, layout principles and esthetic design concepts. May produce animated graphic formats for television or specialize in other medium. Draws or paints apparel for printed advertisements. Positions model and garment to accentuate sales features.