Graphic Designer By Whitney Bauer

Specific/Common Work Activities Talk to clients and supervisors about project. Photograph layouts and develop film for client or supervisor Prepare drawings Use computers Think creatively

Physical Demands Sit long Speck clearly Differences between colors, shades, and brightness Understand the speech of other people

Express ideas Skills/Abilities Listen and ask questions Persuade others to approach things differently Evaluate the usefulness of ideas

High level of social contact Work Settings High level of social contact Contact by telephone, email, and in person Work in groups or teams Normally work inside Have daily tasks or goals

Outlook Location Employment Growth Annual Openings Nebraska 2,280 Large 10.6% 84 high

Knowledge Design blueprints, drawings, and models Communicate and share information Use computers and hardware Provide special needs to people if needed

Preparation Have GED or highschool diploma Have bachelors degree Train by watching experienced designers

Helpful High School Courses Art Desktop publishing Graphic arts, printing, nd design Commercial art Webpage designs

Nebraska Colleges/Schools Doane College Peru State College Chadron State College

Wages Location Pay Period 10% Median 90% Nebraska Per Year $31,530 $40,380 $48,940 Lincoln $30,750 $39,490 $47,070 Omaha $34,090 $42,710 $51,840

Why did I decide upon this career? I picked this career because I don’t really know what I want to do. And I am creative. I love art. And I like to do creative things on the computer.