Arts & Culture

The salary range of employees working in Saudi Arabia in Arts & Culture typically ranges from 60,864 SAR (low salaries) to 151,728 SAR (highest average, actual salaries may be even higher)

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Arts & Culture category and their job descriptions

Actor

• Taking part in competitions in order to get a film, theatre or radio part.
• Studying scripts, learning the assigned text by heart.
• Practicing plays with the other members of the theatre group.
• Dubbing films, serials, commercials, jingles, etc.
• Guiding puppets.

68,448 - 182,124 SAR

Choreographer

• Inventing new and adjusting existing dance choreographies.
• Selecting suitable dancers at dance auditions.
• Instructing dancers regarding the proper performance of dance steps and movements.
• Illustrative demonstration of dance steps and movements to dancers.

63,636 - 169,632 SAR

Cultural Officer

• Organising cultural and sporting events in the village.
• Booking of individual halls or the whole house of culture.
• Turning over and accepting the house of culture.
• Managing municipal newspapers, library and chronicle.
• Archiving photographs and documents regarding the events taking place in the village.
• Updating information on the municipal information board and website.

75,840 - 152,412 SAR

Dancer

• Performing dance choreographies on your own, with a dance partner or as part of a group.
• Taking part in dance auditions.
• Performing stretching and fitness activities to improve physical stamina, flexibility, stability, etc.
• Practicing dance steps and movements under the guidance of a choreographer.

65,556 - 184,200 SAR

Designer

• Capturing ideas on paper in the form of simple sketches.
• Designing 2D and 3D models of products using specialised CAD software.
• Communicating with clients, superiors and technologists.
• Incorporating observations made in the final design.
• Responsibility for the design, functionality, quality and safety of the proposed products.

111,012 - 208,752 SAR

Guide in the museum, gallery, castle

• Conducting informative and interactive tours for visitors.
• Answering questions and providing details about exhibits and history.
• Supervision of order and safety in exhibitions.
• Help in planning and organizing special events and exhibitions.
• Providing high quality customer service and dealing with visitor requests.
• Presentation of educational programs for schools and groups.
• Cooperation on marketing activities and promotion of the institution.
• Keeping attendance records and administrative tasks.
• Cooperation in the installation and maintenance of exhibition exhibits.
• Continuous education and participation in professional trainings and seminars.

Lighting Technician

• Mounting, powering up and positioning the lighting equipment before shooting film, theatrical performance, television broadcasting, concerts etc.
• Floodlighting the scene as directed by the main lighting technician and director.
• Operating the lighting fixtures (focusing, dimming, lighting effects etc.).
• Dismantling and packing the lighting equipment.
• Providing routine repairs and maintenance of lighting fixtures.

100,668 - 185,604 SAR

Make-Up Artist, Wigmaker

• Applying makeup to film and theatre actors, extras, and other performers in films and theatre plays.
• Styling men's and women's hair according to the scenario.
• Creating special effects (ageing, bruises, wounds, etc.) using makeup.
• Making wigs and similar products.
• Making plaster casts of faces and/or heads.
• Making latex and silicone masks from casts of faces and/or heads.

59,652 - 173,628 SAR

Model

• Posing in front of the lenses of photographers, following their instructions.
• Viewing of clothes, products etc.
• Performing in TV adverts.
• Cooperation with visagists, hair dressers and clothes stylists.
• Transferring to castings and places of photographing.

68,472 - 208,716 SAR

Photographer

• Photographing people, animals, objects, landscapes etc.
• Using analogue and digital cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, filters, conversion lenses, etc.
• Instructing people during photo shoots.
• Editing photographs using computer technology.
• Developing cine films, printing photographs.

77,988 - 178,848 SAR

Restorer/Conservator

• Restoring furniture, sculptures, books, paintings, etc.
• Assessing the condition of artifacts through visual and scientific examinations.
• Determining whether objects need repair and choosing the safest and most effective method of repair.
• Preparing estimates of restoration costs and timescales.
• Developing and utilizing preservation techniques.
• Maintaining appropriate environmental conditions.
• Keeping visual/written records.

81,780 - 176,376 SAR

Sound Engineer

• Installing sound equipment at cultural, social, television, radio and other events.
• Operating in recording and dubbing studios.
• Plugging speakers, amplifiers, microphones, equalisers, personal audio systems, musical instruments and other sound equipment.
• Communicating with musicians and instructing them in order to set the optimum sound level.
• Operating an analogue and digital mixer to maintain a balanced and the clearest possible sound during the event.
• Removing sound equipment after the event.

88,908 - 179,136 SAR

Stagehand

• Assembling and dismantling parts of stage decoration.
• Loading and unloading stage decorations at tours.
• Placing scenic decorations on the stage.
• Operating moving parts of the stage floor.
• Storing scenic elements and stage decorations.
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs of stage decorations.

59,508 - 164,268 SAR

VFX artist

• Creating CGI (computer-generated images) and other visual effects.
• Combining CGI with real footage to achieve realistic effects.
• Creating simulations such as explosions, smoke, water, and fire.
• Creating 3D models and animating them for the project needs.
• Improving image quality and removing errors.
• Close collaboration with directors, producers, and other team members.
• Meeting deadlines and effectively managing time.
• Identifying and solving problems during the creation of effects.
• Proposing creative solutions and innovations.
• Keeping records of work and creation processes.
• Continuous education and monitoring of new technologies and trends.
• Working with professional software for creating effects and its maintenance.
• Testing and evaluating visual effects before final production.
• Presenting work to clients and team members.

Window Dresser, Decorator

• Window-dressing of shops, travel agencies, financial institutions, etc.
• Moving and arranging objects, creating aesthetic decorations.
• Placing price tags and labels on the goods.
• Adjusting the decoration of displays to the current season and to ongoing events.
• Dressing, undressing and changing mannequins’ clothes.

61,500 - 178,152 SAR

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