G RAPHIC D ESIGNER By: Reba

E DUCATION /T RAINING 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.

J OB 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

E ARNING - 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

B ENEFITS /H EALTH C ARE /V ACATION 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.

E MPLOYMENT O UTLOOK 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.

A DVANCEMENT O PPORTUNITIES 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.

T YPICAL D AY Owning your own graphic and web design business each day is pretty different. You would check your 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.

A PTITUDE 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.

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