Graphic Novel Careers

 

Many professionals make graphic novels a reality. Click the position title to find out about duties, salary, education requirements, and more (Labor Market Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor / Occupational Outlook Handbook).

·         Writer - Writes captions, stories, and anthologies for graphic novels.

·        Creative Director / Digital Artist / Illustrator  - Formulates and approves design layouts for graphic novels. Creates art for graphic  novels using technology, graphics, and photography. Creates art for graphic novels using hand-drawn and computer generated illustrations. We have many talented art students, take a look at some of the UW-P student work.

·         Account Executive (Sales Manager) - Sells bulk orders of graphic novels to book stores, comic shops, and other retailers.

·         Publicist - Coordinates publicity and public relations for graphic novel companies.

·         Publisher - Oversees acquisition, copyediting, design, printing, marketing, and distribution of graphic novels.

·         Production Coordinator - Manages print operations for graphic novels.

·         Accountant - Manages data, numbers, and figures for graphic novel companies.

·         Editor - Reviews proposals for potential graphic novels. Reviews, rewrites, and edits work submitted by writers.

·         Director of Human Resources– Manages recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and labor relations.

·         Freelance Professional– A freelancer is a self-employed professional who works for a company or individual on a contractual or project basis. Freelance opportunities are available in multiple fields, including writing, digital arts, illustration, and many other professional and creative areas.

Visit the Career Center for more information about careers.

 

 

Make your dreams a reality at UW-Parkside.

Explore your options!

What can I do with a major in…?
UW-P course catalog and department websites

Alumni Spotlights

 

What is a graphic novel?

According to Jessica Abel, “A graphic novel is a term often used to describe a long comic book, whether or not the content is one complex fictional story, like a novel, or a collection of short stories, or a non-fiction memoir, like Maus II, by Art Spiegelman.”

 

  

Click to enlarge Jessica’s explanation of the term graphic novel. (go ahead...click.. you'll love it)

 

Check out Zak's graphic novel poster and Justin's poster.  Justin is a senior at UW-P, check out Justin's bio. Feel free to print your own personal copy (it looks great taped to the fridge)!

 

There are many successful graphic novel companies, including Marvel and DC Comics. Are you eager to read more? Check out a few graphic novelists’ bios and take a look at the Top 30 Graphic Novels.

 

Maus II: A Survivor's Tale

The 2009 FYE Ranger Read is Maus II: A Survivor's Tale, a memoir by Art Spiegelman.

Read it…we did!