The 9 Best Careers for Creative-Minded People

June 2nd, 2017 News & Tips

American actor Danny Kaye once famously said, “Life is one great big canvas. Throw all the paint you can on it.” This famous quote reminds us that creativity is not just for artists or marking art. Creativity is life making. It invigorates us, engages us in the moment, calms our nervous system, and helps us to restore balance. Through creativity we connect more intimately to the things we do and because we’re more fulfilled, we have more to share.

That’s the beauty of a creative life.

The demand for creativity in the workplace is increasing. This is evident with organisations such as Google encouraging side projects for their developers. Employees are given time and space to think innovatively, resulting in some extraordinary products and projects.

Creativity is undoubtedly an inbuilt trait, but without a conducive environment to which creativity can be freely expressed, this trait can be quashed. That’s why you should choose a career in an industry that supports creativity. Choose creativity and you choose ideas that will take you far…

Advertising

Creativity is the soul of advertising and branding. It’s what makes people stop and pay attention and what breathes life into campaigns. Creativity fuels powerful messages about products or services that may otherwise be considered boring, and it’s creativity that often gives a brand its good name.

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Travel and tourism

The combination of exciting and varied places to visit, together with limited budget, establishes the need for innovation and unusual partnerships. One needs to be creative to form ‘must-visit’ lists and holiday itineraries, as every new client has different wants and needs.

A career in travel and tourism opens up many doors. Positions can be filled with domestic and international airlines, retail and wholesale travel agencies, tourism marketing consultancies, inbound tour operators, cruise lines, tourist attractions, theme parks, holiday resorts, and more. Should you choose to start something up yourself, you’ll have no choice but to get creative. Tourism is all about standing out and getting noticed, and you’ll need to stay ahead of the creative game for that.

Enrol in our Travel and Tourism Diploma or Advanced Diploma today.  

Project management

With so many systems and processes to factor in when advancing in projects, organisations need capable individuals to have a clear-cut vision of design and outcomes. Without this it’s hard to know how to bring all the pieces of a project together and how best to understand the links between time, money and manpower.

Because creativity is the ability to look at the same thing as everybody else and see something different, creativity is crucial in project management. It’s what stops a brilliant idea from sitting on a shelf and is what’s used for implementation. Creativity lets you assess risks, identify the problem, develop a goal or objective, gain support from stakeholders, motivate team members, assemble the right team, and handle crisis management.  

Enrol in our Project Management Diploma course today.

Private investigation

Private investigators require good creativity and excellent logic. While these two characteristics often don’t come hand in hand (they come from different hemispheres of the brain), they are both crucial to private investigation. Sleuthing involves looking for clues and evidence and if one approach doesn’t work, you need to find another… then another, until the goal gets accomplished. Like tackling one big giant puzzle, private investigators must always be thinking both forward and backwards.

Enrol in our Private Investigation Executive Diploma course today.

Journalism

As a profession, journalism has to be one of the most creative. While based on fact and objectivity, journalism is confronted by the trials of finding new story ideas on a daily basis. Good journalism requires you to break thinking patterns by adding an ‘else’ to the famous five W’s (Who else?, What else?, Where else?, When else?, Why else?) and be creative in the areas of news gathering, sources, interviewing, ethics, law, technology, and storytelling. Journalism is all about generating interest, and you need creativity to do that.

Enrol in our Journalism Diploma course today.

Landscaping

From urban to suburban, landscaping should be a unique melting pot of art, architecture and horticulture. Landscape design requires original and inventive thinking both for public spaces and private residences and should be a continuing source of visual concepts and ideas. Landscaping calls on you to take creative risk, be bold in your designs, and see the big picture. Unlike other forms of art, landscaping often doesn’t give instant effect, so you must tap into your forward-thinking mind daily.

Enrol in our Landscaping Diploma course today.

Web design

Creativity may be an intangible and subjective quality, but it is undoubtedly the backbone of a web designer’s career. Without it, web designers are forced to take inspiration from other sites and while this can lead to good design, a lack of creativity can lead to a lack of variation and innovation.

Being a web designer you get to experiment with colour, backgrounds, fonts, widgets, photoshop, coding, scripting, marketing, management and more. Every client is different, therefore every design is different. The more creative your web layouts are, the more they stand out and the more people will want to work with you.

Enrol in our IT (Web Design) Diploma course today.  

Childcare

Creativity is a big part of any child’s life and as a child care worker, you get to dabble with creativity every single day. Children’s creativity is connected to all five learning outcomes in the Early Years Learning Framework and as such, creative learning is woven into just about everything you do. One minute you might be imagining and creating roles, scripts and ideas, the next sharing a story or re-enacting a story. You’ll spend your days drawing, painting, sculpting, dancing, playing music, writing, cooking and more. It doesn’t get much more creative than that!

Enrol in our Nanny Diploma course today.

Jewellery making

Making your own necklaces, bracelets and earrings from scratch requires creativity with every step. Whether you plan to make homemade gifts for friends, jewellery for yourself, or kickstart a new career, an endless supply of materials (from crystals and beads to gemstones and metals) means there are no design limitations. Master the intricate art of jewellery design and you can proudly adorn your very own creations. As a creative soul, that’s got to put a smile on your face.

Enrol in our Jewellery Making Diploma or Advanced Diploma course today.

Still not sure which ICI course is right for you? Check out the full range of courses today and start working towards a life filled with creativity. Go on, you deserve to let your creativity shine.   

by Gladys Mae

Gladys Mae served as the General Manager and Head of Student Services at the International Career Institute (ICI) from 2010 to 2025. A graduate of the University of San Jose - Recoletos with a degree in Mass Communication (Broadcast Media), she brought exceptional communication and organisational strengths to the role. During her 15-year tenure at ICI, Gladys provided decisive leadership, ensured high-quality student support, and played a pivotal role in shaping a positive learning experience for thousands of students. Before joining ICI, Gladys built a diverse professional background through key positions in the banking and business process outsourcing sectors, giving her a strong foundation in customer service, operations management, and team leadership.