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Graphic Design
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Job Description
Graphic designers—or graphic artists—plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They find the most effective way to get messages across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. Graphic designers develop the overall layout and production design of magazines, newspapers, and other publications. They also produce promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses. An increasing number of graphic designers also develop material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects.
Median Annual Salary
$39,900
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Educational Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level and advanced graphic design positions; although some entry-level technical positions may only require an associate degree. Bachelor’s degree programs in fine arts or graphic design are offered at many colleges, universities, and private design schools.
Associate degrees and certificates in graphic design also are available from 2-year and 3-year professional schools.
Job Outlook
Employment of graphic designers is expected grow about as fast as average. Keen competition for jobs is expected; individuals with a bachelor’s degree and knowledge of computer design software, particularly those with Web site design and animation experience will have the best opportunities.
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notime
2 months ago
2 comments
Hi,
I was a graphic designer/Illustrator for over 10 yrs back in the early 80's when we did thibgs by hand and then started using Mac progams such as MacDraw and MacPaint, then I went into teaching Elementary Art. I would like to get back into design and Illustration but I have no real skills with the new progams that employers are looking for. I am willing to start at an entry level position if nessesary.
Can anyone out there help me with this?
Thanks, John
eSmart
7 months ago
4 comments
Good Design is approachable at first glance. It is easy to understand yet open to interpretation.
Good Design can be shown to friends. It can hold itsown in demanding situations.
Good Design is able to accommodate change. Good Design leaves a Good Impression.
Design activity is often referred to as a problem or series of problems. While the word problem in this context may seem negative, it actually signifies a challenge, an opportunity to create a successful and meaningful outcome.
Visual language can convey facts and ideas in a wider and deeper range than almost any other means of communication. It can reinforce the static verbal concept with the sensory vitality of dynamic imagery.
I'm Elvis Martínez - e-Smart - Graphic Design & Marketing.
This is me, here I am, I can do whatever you need, but with some more details, special for you, I love that.
I am a passionate design, creating new products, new designs, new friends, new arts, new moments, the design is all to my around.
please contact me, just to stay hours talking about design ....
kristenbossert
7 months ago
818 comments
Hello Perspective Clients,
My name is Kristen Bossert. I have 22 years graphic design and production experience in magazine, retail, package and corporate design. I have 5 years of management experience as an Art Director.
I am interested in a position as a Graphic Designer or an Art Director. I have worked in retail design, packaging design, magazine layouts weekly tabulars, large format signage and many manners of print design. I am creative, reliable, hardworking and fairly quick on the MacIntosh. I know Illustrator, Freehand, InDesign, QuarkXpress, PageMaker and older versions of Multi-Ad Creator programs.
I realize your schedule is very busy but, I would appreciate an interview to review my portfolio and discuss in detail the responsibilities the position you are offering entails. I can be reached at these phone numbers, Cell 1-215-880-9000 or Home 1-856-401-4075, or at this e-mail address ktzb1_@hotmail.com. You can check-out some of my work at: http://artbistro.monster.com/albums/87162-graphic-design-work-by-kriste...
Thank-you for your time.
Sincerely,
Kristen T. Bossert
caualumni2001
7 months ago
6 comments
Looking for freelance work. Check out my website.........
www.designsby1011.com
http://artbistro.monster.com/nfs/artbistro/photos/0200/7722/Artbistrode...
death3r
8 months ago
2 comments
I am not a student; I am self taught..
meganv
8 months ago
6 comments
I am a graphic design student at Buena Vista University in Iowa. I will be graduating soon... so if anyone has any tips, please feel free to message me and whatnot.
thanks
fayaz1234
8 months ago
2 comments
am an experienced Ghaphic Designer and now I am working as a free orbit in india. If you are interested in my profile, pls contact me. I have a good English proficiency in writing and partially talking skills. I like to design all kind of printed materials, specially create new logos to improve Corporate Image as well as the designing of books, yearly agendas, magazines, journals, etc.
Aleska
10 months ago
318 comments
Greetings! I the graphic designer. I am engaged in working out of cards. This my hobby. Still to me to like to create illustrations. I the creative person which am overflowed by ideas =)
If I have interested you communicate with me through my profile.
Lizzette
10 months ago
4 comments
I am an experienced Ghaphic Designer and now I am working as a free lancer. If you are interested in my profile, pls contact me. Spanish is my mother tongue, I have a good English proficiency in writing and partially talking skills. I like to design all kind of printed materials, specially create new logos to improve Corporate Image as well as the designing of books, yearly agendas, magazines, journals, etc.
Lizzette
10 months ago
4 comments
I am an experienced Ghaphic Designer and now I am working as a free lancer. If you are interested in my profile, pls contact me. Spanish, mother tongue, Well English written and partially talking. I like to design all kind of materials to improve Corporates Image as well as design books, yearly agendas, magazines, journal, etc.
nannyboo
10 months ago
2 comments
I have a BFA, but I don't think it ever really helped me land a job, other than I had a good portfolio to show when I graduated. My advice: to get your foot in the door, start as a freelancer or contractor. My first 'real' graphic design job was a week-long contract with small multimedia company. A few months later they called me back for a 5-month part time job. A year after that, they called me back full time and I've now been there 16 years, making 3x what I started with that first year. You never know when those small jobs are going to pay off.
MarcusK
10 months ago
34 comments
My degrees are deep in a file cabinet somewhere...they mean nothing to me. I was a better artist / designer before college without a doubt. But us creatives have a secret weapon...we can create our own path (literally). True designers don't need paper to explain what they are...JUST DO IT, if you are good you will be successful. Your work should speak louder than anything, and if it doesn't...do something else.
Dracoaj
11 months ago
104 comments
It's difficult having talent, but no degrees to show for it! Stupid Bachelor's degree requirement! Some people should just give you a chance and if you don't approve, just fire me! No harm; No foul!
Heck
about 1 year ago
1742 comments
it is so hard to find a job as a designer. i want it so bad and i look everyday. it gets really discouraging to see nothing coming from all my efforts. i won't give up, but it's definitely stressful and disheartening.
anas_awad
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Its not how good you are, its how good u wanna be.so let your mind fly and dream to be the best.