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Lavish34
Lavish34
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September 17, 2017
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What Adobe qualifications are necessary for me to work as an Illustrator?

  • September 17, 2017
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Hi all

I'm a self taught Adobe CS6 Illustrator who has applied for countless jobs in the creative field over the past 3 and received rejection after rejection.

I consider my work to be of a high standard as well as my understanding of the software, so maybe it's my lack of qualifications and In-Design/Illustrator knowledge that are holding me back, which is why iv'e decided to do some courses in CS6, In-Design and Illustrator.

Before doing so, i'd like to know what qualifications employers look for on a CV.

If anyone knows or have recommendations for courses i'd be eternally grateful.

Thanks

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    Ussnorway7605025
    Ussnorway7605025
    Legend
    September 18, 2017

    Lavish34  wrote

    Hi all

    I'm a self taught Adobe CS6 Illustrator who has applied for countless jobs in the creative field

    I wouldn't even consider you... sorry to be harsh but CS6 is finished and if you don't have | use CC then you don't have the skills to work in creative fields

    old Mac system users could prob get a job working for Adobe?

    Lavish34
    Lavish34Author
    Participating Frequently
    September 18, 2017

    Interesting. So when did CC become the standard?. I ask because most jobs i apply for simply ask for knowledge of PS, Illustrator and In-Design. To be honest not a single job listing has mentioned CC.

    Ussnorway7605025
    Ussnorway7605025
    Legend
    September 18, 2017

    cc became the standard 5 years ago and employers' today would assume you know that before asking for a job in creative design... Best of luck to you mate

    pziecina
    pziecina
    Legend
    September 17, 2017

    In the u/k you would require a formal qualification in graphic design/illustration. The higher the better, a college degree may surfice to get you into the profession, but a university degree is now the norm.

    A knowledge of the software used would be part of that qualification, but is not program specific.

    Lavish34
    Lavish34Author
    Participating Frequently
    September 17, 2017

    Thanks for the reply

    I am based in the UK. Do you know much about ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) qualifications and what they mean to an employer?.

    The Adobe UK exam section of their site takes you through to a company called Pearson Vue who conduct the examinations, the end result being an ACE qualification...just wondering if it's worth my time?.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 17, 2017

    ACE status doesn't mean you're good.  It just means you're able to pass a competency exam about a particular product version.   If you teach at an Adobe training center or write about Adobe products, the ACE status might benefit you professionally.  However, employers want to see an impressive portfolio and verifiable work experience. 

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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