1. Andrea Schroeder GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2. Freelance Graphic Designer High School College Work Experience 1.My Career & Background:

3. 2.My Working Conditions: Work hours No uniform My own office & equipment I’m my own boss

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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 )

7. 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

8. 7.How do I get customers? Word-of-mouth Meeting people Online advertising – Facebook/Website Promotional products Business cards

9. 8.Who are my customers and what type of projects do I do?

10. Logo Design

12. Exterior Signage

13. Interior Signage

15. Logo Design

16. Exterior Signage

17. Business Card

18. T-shirt Design

19. Logo Design

21. Exterior Signage

22. Interior Signage

23. Brochure Design

24. Website Design

25. Ad Design

26. Event Handouts

27. Postcard Design

29. Website Design

30. Bill Stuffers

31. Catalogs

32. Package/Sticker Design

33. Brochure Design

34. Newspaper Ads

35. Directory Design

36. Graphic Design “IS DOING WHAT YOU LOVE” Any Questions?