Pennsylvania Visual Communication Schools

Pennsylvania Visual Communication Industry Outlook:

Graduates prepared to work with visual mediums will find a wealth of companies and choices in Pennsylvania. Some may choose to focus their abilities on Internet advertising and general e-commerce. Others could be in an office or corporate agency managing all aspects of internal/external communications. Duties will vary and as technology advances further training could give greater opportunities. Job titles in Visual Communication in Pennsylvania include:

• Marketing Communications Consultant
• Interactive Web Director
• Summer Camp/Elementary Art Director
• Creative Services Director

Several companies are stating an “immediate need” for qualified people to fill openings. The Art Institute of New York has various faculty positions for the coming year. Digitis, Empathy Lab, and The Boss Group are also eager to hire. Internships are available in Philadelphia for marketing and communication. Full-time positions in PA:

• Director of Communications (multiple locations)
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (Philadelphia, PA)
• Director of Corporate Communications (Scranton, PA)
• Art Director (multiple locations)
• Communications Director Bloom ( Hershey, PA)

Pennsylvania Visual Communication Salary and Working Conditions:

Marketing techniques and an understanding of business sense will be rewarded. Those who can work with different media and produce creative platforms will find they have many options. Travel and partial telecommuting are becoming widely accepted in this industry. Full benefits, vacation pay and other incentives are commonly offered.

A list of average Pennsylvania Visual Communication salaries is available below:

Position	Annual Salary
Marketing Communication Manager	$95,000
Metro Art Director	$80,000
Catalog Director	$90,000
Interactive Art Director	$85,000
Source: Indeed.com 2009

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