What is a paste up artist and how to become one

Key steps to become a paste up artist

1. Explore paste up artist education requirements

   Most common paste up artist degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.2 %

   Associate

   29.5 %

   High School Diploma

   11.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific paste up artist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Typesetting	25.62%
   Mac	14.17%
   Color Separations	11.40%
   Proofread	11.38%
   Adobe Photoshop	7.88%

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3. Complete relevant paste up artist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New paste up artists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a paste up artist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real paste up artist resumes.

4. Research paste up artist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage online product catalog using Dreamweaver.
   • Utilize a variety of creative media including illustration, photography and digital design to convey ideas beautifully and intelligently.
   • Create printed service menus in QuarkXPress for auto dealership service departments following the recommended maintenance schedules for each auto manufacturer.

5. Apply for paste up artist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a paste up artist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams