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Multimedia Illustrator - 25M


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

Multimedia illustrators are primarily responsible for operating multimedia-imaging equipment in order to produce visual displays and documents. They produce graphic artwork that is used in Army publications, signs, charts, posters, television and motion picture productions.

Job Duties

  • Create illustrations, layouts, map overlays, posters, graphs and charts
  • Produce computergenerated graphics
  • Draw cartoons for filmstrips and animation for films
  • Work with television and film producers to design backdrops and props for film sets

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for a multimedia illustrator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Introduction to graphics, lettering, drawing and layout techniques
  • Illustration and television graphic techniques
  • Theory and use of color

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in artwork or lettering
  • Ability to convert ideas into visual presentations
  • Neatness and an eye for detail

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Electronics (EL) : 93, Skilled Technical (ST) : 91

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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