Andrea Schroeder GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Freelance Graphic Designer High School College Work Experience 1.My Career & Background:
2.My Working Conditions: Work hours No uniform My own office & equipment I’m my own boss
3.Why do I like my job? Every day is different Every project is unique I get to be creative I set my own hours and fees I work with many different types of companies and have learned a lot about each one!
4.What is difficult about my job? Given short deadlines Coming up with new and different designs I’m responsible for all aspects of the job – not just designing
5.What careers are available with a Graphic Design Degree? Graphic Designer / Graphic Artist ($44,830) Web Developer ($63,160) Art Director ($83,000) Animator ($64,470) Marketing Specialist / Manager ($60,800) Software Designer / Developer ($83,340) Commercial Industrial Designer ($62,370 )
6.Attitude and Personal Traits of a Graphic Designer? Have a “Can Do” attitude Take criticism, (cannot “Fall in Love” with your work) Good work ethic Self-starter Particular – Eye for Detail Organized
7.How do I get customers? Word-of-mouth Meeting people Online advertising – Facebook/Website Promotional products Business cards
8.Who are my customers and what type of projects do I do?
Logo Design
Exterior Signage
Interior Signage
Logo Design
Exterior Signage
Business Card
T-shirt Design
Logo Design
Exterior Signage
Interior Signage
Brochure Design
Website Design
Ad Design
Event Handouts
Postcard Design
Website Design
Bill Stuffers
Catalogs
Package/Sticker Design
Brochure Design
Newspaper Ads
Directory Design
Graphic Design “IS DOING WHAT YOU LOVE” Any Questions?