28 occupations
Arts, media & design
How each occupation in Arts, media & design ranks for subclass 189 invitations, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round. Figures as at August 2026.
Quick answer
Which Arts, media & design occupations get the most 189 invitations?
Musician (Instrumental) received the most 189 invitations in Arts, media & design over last 2 program years, with 40 invitations. 4 of the 28 occupations in this sector were invited at all in that period.
Data as at
Ranked by 189 invitations Official
28 occupations
| Trend | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musician (Instrumental)211213 | #1 | #134 | 40 | 10 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Dancer or Choreographer211112 | #2 | #171 | 20 | 20 | 80June 26 | Steady |
| Music Director211212 | #3 | #176 | 20 | – | 80June 26 | Steady |
| Artistic Director212111 | #4 | #186 | 10 | – | 85Nov 25 | |
| Book or Script Editor212212 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Copywriter212411 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)212312 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Fashion Designer232311 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Film and Video Editor212314 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Graphic Designer232411 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Illustrator232412 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Industrial Designer232312 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Interior Designer232511 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Jewellery Designer232313 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Journalists and Other Writers nec212499 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Multimedia Designer232413 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Music Professionals nec211299 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Newspaper or Periodical Editor212412 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Photographer211311 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Print Journalist212413 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Program Director (Television or Radio)212315 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Stage Manager212316 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Technical Director212317 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Technical Writer212415 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Television Journalist212416 | – | – | Not invited | – | – |
SkillSelect hides groups under 20, so those rounds are counted as 10 and shown as “<20”.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ranking in Arts, media & design worked out?
We add up the EOIs SkillSelect reported as invited for each occupation in the months of each subclass 189 round over the window shown, then rank them. Occupations invited with a group of fewer than 20 are counted as 10, because SkillSelect does not publish the exact number.
Does a high rank in Arts, media & design mean it is easier to get invited?
No. A high rank means the occupation takes a large share of invitations, which helps, but the points cut-off decides whether you are invited. Check the cut-off column alongside the rank.
Do Arts, media & design occupations get priority visa processing?
No. Ministerial Direction 119 gives priority processing to construction, healthcare and teaching occupations only, and agriculture and fisheries were announced as future additions. Occupations in this sector are processed in the standard order.