2. Graphic designers use film media, print, and electronic devices to create designs. They create designs for ads, brochures, products, web pages, and logos. About Graphic Design

3. Talk to clients or supervisors about project. Draw charts, graphs, and illustrations with a computer. Develop designs and layouts for magazines, business reports, and web sites. Maintain archives of images, photos, and past work. Produce film credits or other film media while using electronic video equipment. Draw proposed layout/design. Photograph layouts/develop film. Prepare sketches or images of logos. Decide on size and image arrangements. Prepare drawing in sequences.

5. Skills and Abilities Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing. Manage the time of self and others. Notice when something is wrong or can go wrong. Think of new ideas or original and creative ways to solve problems. Understand new info or materials by studying and working with them. Use reasoning to discover answers for problems. Develop rules or follow guidelines for arranging items. Combine several pieces of info and draw conclusions. Identify problems and review info. Develop, review, and apply info. Judge the cost and benefits of a possible action.

6. Interests Graphic designers have creative and artistic interests.

7. Preparation Designers usually have a bachelor’s degree in art and/or design. Training programs help with work experience.

8. Working Hours/Travel Graphic designers work a set schedule. They may work part or full time, though most work full time. To meet project deadlines, they may work overtime.

9. Employment & Outlook The employment of graphic designers will increase as the internet expands. The annual openings for this career are high. The outlook is considerably good, because despite the competition in this field, the chances of being employed are high.

10. Major Employers Major graphic design employers include graphic design companies, advertising, newspaper, magazine, and book publishers, and printing and business form companies.

11. Advancing Graphic designers who become experienced and carry many skills can become an assistant art director, an art director, and even a design director. If their skills exceed above being a design director, some designers major expert in a certain part of graphic design, or some may start their own business.

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14. Graphic Design fits the hours I want, the money I need, the working conditions I prefer, and would allow me to express myself through creativity.