Also called: Conlanger, Fictional Language Designer
Invents complete fictional languages for movies, TV shows, and video games.
A conlanger designs sounds, grammar, and thousands of words for an alien or fantasy culture, translates script lines, and coaches actors on pronunciation. Languages like Dothraki and Na'vi were created this way.
Usually project-based; only a few earn a full living.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Strong linguistics training; most are freelancers.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Linguistics.
Growing about average. A tiny freelance niche.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI can spit out fake words, but studios hire conlangers for consistent, believable languages; jobs are rare.
Classes: A world language, AP English Language, Creative writing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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