Graphic Designer

NATURE OF WORK• Create visual concepts

by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas

• Combine art and technology to develop graphics

• Overall layout and production design for advertisements

• Help make an organization recognizable by selecting color, logo ,particular idea used in advertising and promotions

EDUCATION AND TRAININGUsually need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.

Candidates for graphic design positions should demonstrate their creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY• Basic qualifications of a good graphic

designer include creativity, communications skills, and problem solving skills.

• Graphic design entails more than just your ability in Photoshop and art. While a good eye for color, form and detail is important to have, graphic design is a lot more than it seems

• English language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

JOB OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS• Employment of graphic

designers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Graphic designers are expected to face strong competition for available positions.

POTENTIAL EARNINGS NOW AND IN FUTURE

• Entry level :$26,110• MEDIAN SALARIES:$44,150• TOP 10%:$77,490• Salaries are primarily

dependent upon years of experience.

• In 2012, about 24 percent of graphic designers were self-employed.

RALATED OCCUPATIONS• CRAFT AND FINE

ARTISTS• INDUSTRIAL

DESIGNERS• MARKETING

MANAGERS• ART DIRECTORS• DESKTOP PUBLISHERS

REFERENCE

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm (visited April 8, 2014).

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