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Comic-Designer/in

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Pay scales and minimum rates

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There is no verified statement on statutory pay under the BGB for this occupation yet.

Statutory minimum wage

  • Statutory

    €13.90 per hour

    valid from 2026-01-01, until 2026-12-31

    § 1 Nr. 1 MiLoV5: „ab 1. Januar 2026 13,90 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde“

Source: Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance (MiLoV5), Federal Law Gazette 2025 I No. 268 · As of 2026-10-27

Upcoming rates (1)

  • Statutory

    €14.60 per hour

    valid from 2027-01-01 · upcoming

    § 1 Nr. 2 MiLoV5: „ab 1. Januar 2027 14,60 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde“

Source: Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance (MiLoV5), Federal Law Gazette 2025 I No. 268 · As of 2026-10-27

Terms explained
Generally binding collective agreement (AVE)
A collective agreement that the labour ministry has declared binding for all employers in a sector – even without union membership.
Framework agreement (Manteltarifvertrag)
Sets general working conditions such as working hours, leave and notice periods, not the level of pay.
Pay agreement (Entgelttarifvertrag)
Sets how much is paid per pay grade.
Pay grade (Entgeltgruppe)
The classification by task and qualification. It decides which amount in the pay table applies to you.

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Career: possible moves

Occupations people move to from this one. Every rating shows how it was derived.

  • Content Strategist

    Medien & Redaktion

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 15 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Partner Communication, Storytelling

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (5)
    • Analytik und Datenauswertung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Web- und Content-Analytik wird durch eigenständige Arbeit mit Analyse-Plattformen und Auswertung von Nutzerdaten erlernt. Fachverbände des digitalen Marketings und Fachschulen bieten ergänzende Einführungskurse an. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Compliance und rechtliche Grundlagen
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Compliance-Wissen im Content-Bereich (Urheberrecht, Datenschutz, Werbekennzeichnung) wird über Selbststudium und interne Unterweisungen erworben. Kurzlehrgänge zu Medienrecht oder Datenschutz über IHK oder Rechtsfachverbände stehen ergänzend zur Verfügung. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Datenanalyse
      1 option
      • Studium
        Description from the dataset

        Datenanalytische Grundkenntnisse für Content-Entscheidungen über berufsbegleitende Hochschulkurse oder Weiterbildungsmodule zu Digital Analytics aufbauen. Praxisprojekte mit realen Datensätzen empfohlen. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Produktmanagement
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Produktmanagement-Grundkenntnisse werden on-the-job durch Zusammenarbeit mit Produkt- und Marketing-Teams erworben. Fachseminare zu digitalem Produktmanagement bei Hochschulen und Fachverbänden möglich. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Suchmaschinenoptimierung (SEO)
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        SEO-Kompetenz wird durch Praxisprojekte und Arbeit mit einschlägigen Analyse-Werkzeugen aufgebaut. Einführungskurse bei Fachverbänden des digitalen Marketings und Fachschulen ergänzend verfügbar. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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  • Art Director

    Marketing, Medien & Kreativ

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    Derivation

    What you bring: Adobe Creative Cloud, graphic design, communication, Kreativität, Storytelling, Visuelles Design

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Budgetverantwortung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Budgetverantwortung wird durch schrittweise Übernahme von Projektbudgets und Kostenkontrolle in kreativen Projekten aufgebaut. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Einsatzplanung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Ressourcen- und Einsatzplanung fuer kreative Teams wird durch praktische Übernahme von Leitungsaufgaben und den Einsatz gaengiger Projektmanagement-Tools erworben. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Projektmanagement
      1 option
      • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Zertifikatslehrgang Projektmanagement bei einer IHK oder Fachschule; vermittelt Planung, Steuerung und Abschluss von Projekten. Kommunikation und Kreativitaet sind bereits vorhanden/übertragbar.

    • Teamführung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Teamführungskompetenz wird durch Übernahme von Leitungsverantwortung fuer kleine Kreativteams, begleitet von Führungsseminaren bei einer IHK oder Fachschule, aufgebaut. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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Further paths have not been researched reliably yet.

Where else you can go

Routes many people do not think of straight away. Every statement names source and date; what is missing reads “not documented yet”.

  • Illustrator (Bachelor in Illustration)

    You develop visual worlds for books, media and interactive products. You tell stories in pictures for publishers, agencies or studios.

    Why you fit

    Your drawing and visual storytelling from comic work are the base. The degree adds technique, concept work and a portfolio.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Bachelor in Illustration (B.A.) at HAW Hamburg, full-time, ending with a bachelor thesis. Focus areas: book, informative, media and interactive illustration and games.

    Source: HAW Hamburg, Illustration (B.A.) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    You can apply only for the summer semester. The aptitude test with a portfolio comes before the application. Comic is not listed as a separate focus on the page.

    Source: HAW Hamburg, Illustration (B.A.) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Read the aptitude test registration on the Design department's site and assemble your portfolio.

  • Game designer or game artist (Bachelor in Digital Games)

    You design game worlds, characters and gameplay. You work in a team with programming and design.

    Why you fit

    Character design, composition and storytelling from comics help you in the Game Arts or Game Design specialisation.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Bachelor in Digital Games (B.A.) at TH Köln, full-time, starting in the winter semester. Specialisations: Game Design, Game Arts, Game Programming. Taught in English.

    Source: TH Köln, Digital Games (Bachelor) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    The programme has a programme-specific aptitude test and has no admission restriction.

    Source: TH Köln, Digital Games (Bachelor) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Check the aptitude test process on the programme page and your English skills.

  • Animation and motion design (Bachelor in Time-Based Media)

    You bring images and characters to life in animation, film and interactive media. You work for studios, agencies or productions.

    Why you fit

    Panel layout, characters and pacing from comics are a base for animation.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Bachelor in Time-Based Media (B.A.) at Hochschule Mainz. Content: two- and three-dimensional animation, film and interactive media, with animation as its own strand.

    Source: Hochschule Mainz, Time-Based Media (B.A.) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    You can start in the winter or the summer semester. The aptitude test begins with a portfolio submission.

    Source: Hochschule Mainz, Time-Based Media (B.A.) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Look up the portfolio requirements and deadlines at Hochschule Mainz.

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  • Art director (creative lead)

    You lead the visual line of projects and campaigns. You plan resources, coordinate teams and align with clients.

    Why you fit

    You have visual storytelling and design experience. What is missing is mainly project control and team leadership.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Certificate course Project Manager (IHK) at IHK Köln, as blended learning with online phases and in-person days or as a live online option. Content: resource and cost planning, project organisation, requirements and specification documents, time management. Ends with an IHK certificate. The page does not name the course as a requirement for an art director role.

    Source: IHK Köln, certificate course Project Manager · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your employer for a small project to lead and compare IHK course dates.

  • Media designer, digital and print (focus: design concept)

    You design digital and print media and prepare production data. You develop design ideas from client briefs and present them.

    Why you fit

    You know design, presenting and teamwork from comic work. The training adds media production and a recognised vocational qualification.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Vocational training as media designer, digital and print, with four focuses: design concept, digital media, print media, project management.

    Source: IHK Berlin, Mediengestalter/-in Digital und Print · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    The training takes 3 years.

    Source: IHK Berlin, Mediengestalter/-in Digital und Print · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask the responsible IHK about training companies and a possible shortening.

  • Self-employed comic artist with artists' social insurance

    You work freelance for publishers, agencies and clients. You handle sales, contracts and invoicing yourself.

    Why you fit

    If you already draw on commission, self-employment is a familiar step. Artists' social insurance can cover pension, health and long-term care insurance.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Under § 1 KSVG, self-employed artists are compulsorily insured if they work gainfully and not merely temporarily and employ at most one employee.

    Source: § 1 KSVG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    § 2 KSVG defines an artist as someone who creates, performs or teaches music, performing arts or visual arts.

    Source: § 2 KSVG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Ask the Künstlersozialkasse whether your work falls under § 2 KSVG.

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