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Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Graphic Designers
Average
$56,090
ANNUAL
$26.97
HOURLY
Entry Level
$35,930
ANNUAL
$17.27
HOURLY
Mid Level
$49,110
ANNUAL
$23.61
HOURLY
Expert Level
$84,140
ANNUAL
$40.45
HOURLY
Graphic Designers
5,310
Projected job openings through 2032
Graphic Designers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Designer
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Designer
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Art Director
Supporting Programs
Graphic Designers
Graphic Designers
01
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
02
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
03
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
04
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
05
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
06
Use computer software to generate new images.
07
Prepare digital files for printing.
08
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
09
Research the target audience of projects.
10
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
Graphic Designers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Originality
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
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