GRAPHIC DESIGNERBy: Reba

EDUCATION/TRAINING NECESSARY FOR THE JOB

In order to communicate through a variety of media forms you have to have been educated in nuances, skills and technologies of the field.

Graphic Designers need to know how to use different computer software because they have a variety in how to do a project.

A bachelors degree in graphic design is usually required.

You need creativity, communication, and problem solving skills.

JOB SKILLS, TALENTS, AND EXPERIENCES NECESSARY

Creativity through communicating their ideas visually, verbally, and writing

Have an “eye” for details Make a portfolio 1 to 3 years of working experience before

going to a higher position

EARNING- WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

Computer system designing etc. - $47,860 Specialized design service - $45,870 Advertising public relations and related services -

$43,540 Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory

publishers - $36,910 Printing and related support activities - $36,100

BENEFITS/HEALTH CARE/VACATION

Expressing your individual creativity Web or picture flexibility Huge client base Freelance Run your own studio Work in house Easy to get info Learn on your own Few expenses Easy online marketing Health insurance is a significant cost Freelance designers , unless they are salaried employees of

a corporation, do not have medical benefits or accrue vacation an sick days.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

From 2008 to 2018, graphic designing came to about 13% of growth from people going into the job. That is about average.

Designers will have there designs on technology such as, computers/laptops, mobile phones, the web, etc.

Many designers are in print publishing. Web site and animating skills will have best

opportunities for graphic designing.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Beginners need 1 to 3 years of working experience before getting any higher positions

Experienced designers in large firms may advance to chief designer, or creative director, etc.

Some advanced designers leave to become teachers in design schools or at colleges and universities.

TYPICAL DAY Owning your own graphic and web design

business each day is pretty different. You would check your email for any news for your job. After that you might start arranging things to work on, phone calls to make, and meetings to go to. Then you should look at you business bills and things like that.

APTITUDE

I think I would be good for the job because I like making designs on the computer and I can be creative.

I use to draw and play with pictures on the computer a lot and I still do. So I know how some editing resources come in handy.

CREDITS http://education-portal.com/articles/Graphic_Designer:_Educational_Requirem

ents_for_a_Career_in_Graphic_Design.html http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm#training http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm http://www.youthedesigner.com/2009/05/11/10-benefits-of-being-a-graphic-

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