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field-label-hidden"><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.<h3>Duties</h3><p>Graphic designers typically do the following:<ul><li>Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project<li>Use digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs<li>Create visual elements such as logos, original images, and illustrations to help deliver a message<li>Design layouts, including selection of colors, images, and typefaces<li>Present design concepts to clients or art directors<li>Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into final designs<li>Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them</ul><p>Graphic designers, also referred to as graphic artists or communication designers, combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects.<p>Graphic designers work with both text and images. They often select the type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines, headings, and text. Graphic designers also decide how images and text will go together in print or on a webpage, including how much space each will have. When using text in layouts, graphic designers collaborate with writers, who choose the words and decide whether the words will be put into paragraphs, lists, or tables. Through the use of images, text, and color, graphic designers may transform data into visual graphics and diagrams to make complex ideas more accessible.<p>Graphic design is important to market and sell products, and it is a critical component of brochures and logos. Therefore, graphic designers often work closely with people in advertising and promotions, public relations, and marketing.<p>Frequently, designers specialize in a particular category or type of client. For example, some designers create the graphics used on product packaging, and others may work on the visual designs used on book jackets.<p>Graphic designers need to keep up to date with software and computer technologies in order to remain competitive.<p>Some individuals with a background in graphic design become postsecondary teachers and teach in design schools, colleges, and universities.<p>Some graphic designers specialize in experiential graphic design. These designers work with architects, industrial designers, landscape architects, and interior designers to create interactive design environments, such as museum exhibitions, public arts exhibits, and retail spaces.</div></div></div></section><section class="block block-system clearfix"id=block-system-main><article class="node node-career-profile node-promoted clearfix"id=node-786><div class=outside-content><div class="field field-name-field-cp-environ field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class=field-label>Work Environment</div><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>Graphic designers held about 290,100 jobs in 2018. The largest employers of graphic designers were as follows:<table><tbody><tr><td>Self-employed workers<td>22%<tr><td>Specialized design services<td>10<tr><td>Advertising, public relations, and related services<td>8<tr><td>Printing and related support activities<td>7<tr><td>Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers           <td>5</table><p>Graphic designers generally work in studios, where they have access to equipment such as drafting tables, computers, and software. Although many graphic designers work independently, those who work for specialized graphic design firms are often part of a design team. Many graphic designers collaborate with colleagues or work with clients on projects.<h3>Work Schedules</h3><p>Graphic designers’ schedules vary depending on workloads and deadlines.<p>Those who are self-employed may need to adjust their workday to meet with clients in the evenings or on weekends. In addition, they may spend some of their time looking for new projects or competing with other designers for contracts.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cp-train field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class=field-label>Education and Training</div><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>Graphic designers usually need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field. Candidates for graphic design positions should have a portfolio that demonstrates their creativity and originality.<h3>Education</h3><p>A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is usually required. However, people who have a bachelor’s degree in another field may complete technical training in graphic design to meet most hiring qualifications.<p>The  <a rel="noopener noreferrer"href=https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/ target=_blank> National Association of Schools of Art and Design </a>  accredits more than 360 postsecondary colleges, universities, and independent institutes with programs in art and design. Most programs include courses in studio art, principles of design, computerized design, commercial graphics production, printing techniques, and website design. In addition, students should consider courses in writing, marketing, and business, all of which are useful in helping designers work effectively on project teams.<p>High school students interested in graphic design should take basic art and design courses, if available. Many bachelor’s degree programs require students to complete a year of basic art and design courses before being admitted to a formal degree program. Some schools require applicants to submit sketches and other examples of their artistic ability.<p>Many programs provide students with the opportunity to build a portfolio—a collection of completed works that demonstrates an artist’s styles and abilities. For many artists, including graphic designers, developing a portfolio is essential because employers rely on portfolios in making hiring decisions.<p>Graphic designers must keep up with new and updated computer graphics and design software, either on their own or through formal software training programs. Professional associations that specialize in graphic design, such as  <a rel="noopener noreferrer"href=http://www.aiga.org/ target=_blank> AIGA </a> , offer courses intended to keep the skills of their members up to date.<h3>Other Experience</h3><p>Graphic designers often gain experience through internships, which they may undertake while enrolled in a design program. Internships allow aspiring graphic designers to work with designers and to experience the design process from concept to completion.<h3>Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations</h3><p>Certification programs are generally available through software product vendors. Certification in graphic design software demonstrates competence and may provide jobseekers with a competitive advantage.<h3>Advancement</h3><p>Experienced graphic designers may advance to chief designer, art director, or other supervisory positions.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cp-pers-interests field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class=field-label>Personality and Interests</div><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>Graphic designers typically have an interest in the <a href=/holland-codes/artistic-creator> Creating </a> and <a href=/holland-codes/enterprising-persuader> Persuading </a> interest areas, according to the <a href=/page/holland-code-riasec-theory-career-choice> Holland Code </a> framework. The Creating interest area indicates a focus on being original and imaginative, and working with artistic media. The Persuading interest area indicates a focus on influencing, motivating, and selling to other people. <p>If you are not sure whether you have a Creating or Persuading interest which might fit with a career as a graphic designer, you can take a  <a href=/test/career-personality-profiler-test> career test </a>  to measure your interests.<p>Graphic designers should also possess the following specific qualities:<p><strong> <em> Analytical skills. </em> </strong> Graphic designers must be able to look at their work from the point of view of their consumers and examine how the designs they develop will be perceived by the consumer to ensure they convey the client’s desired message.<p><strong> <em> Artistic ability </em> . </strong> Graphic designers must be able to create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to clients and consumers. They produce rough illustrations of design ideas, either by hand sketching or by using a computer program.<p><strong> <em> Communication skills </em> . </strong> Graphic designers must communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information.<p><strong> <em> Computer skills </em> . </strong> Most graphic designers use specialized graphic design software to prepare their designs.<p><strong> <em> Creativity </em> . </strong> Graphic designers must be able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas to consumers. They develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning on behalf of their clients.<p><strong> <em> Time-management skills </em> . </strong> Graphic designers often work on multiple projects at the same time, each with a different deadline.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cp-pay field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class=field-label>Pay</div><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>The median annual wage for graphic designers was $52,110 in May 2019. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,810, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $89,210.<p>In May 2019, the median annual wages for graphic designers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:<table><tbody><tr><td>Advertising, public relations, and related services<td>$54,320<tr><td>Specialized design services<td>54,150<tr><td>Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers        <td>43,950<tr><td>Printing and related support activities<td>41,290</table><p>Graphic designers’ schedules vary depending on workload and deadlines.<p>Those who are self-employed may need to adjust their workday to meet with clients in the evenings or on weekends. In addition, they may spend some of their time looking for new projects or competing with other designers for contracts.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cp-outlook field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class=field-label>Job Outlook</div><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2018 to 2028, slower than the average for all occupations. The work of graphic designers will continue to be important in marketing products throughout the economy.<p>The projected change in employment of graphic designers varies by industry. For example, employment of graphic designers in newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers is projected to decline 22 percent from 2018 to 2028. However, employment of graphic designers in computer systems design and related services is projected to grow 24 percent over the same period. Companies are continuing to increase their digital presence, requiring graphic designers to help create visually appealing and effective layouts of websites.<h3>Job Prospects</h3><p>Graphic designers are expected to face strong competition for available positions. Many talented individuals are attracted to careers as graphic designers. Prospects will be best for applicants who keep up with the latest design trends, technologies, and techniques.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cp-moreinfo field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class=field-label>For More Information</div><div class=field-items><div class="field-item even"><p>For more information about graphic design, visit<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer"href=http://www.aiga.org/ target=_blank> AIGA </a><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer"href=https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/ target=_blank> Graphic Artists Guild </a><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer"href=http://www.segd.org/ target=_blank> Society for Experiential Graphic Design </a><p>For more information about art and design and a list of accredited college-level programs, visit<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer"href=https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/ target=_blank> National Association of Schools of Art and Design </a><p> </div></div></div><footer></footer></div></article></section><section class="block block-block clearfix"id=block-block-68><div style="background-color: #0f4447; background-image: url('https://www.truity.com/sites/default/files/images/careervision.png'); background-color: #0f4447; background-size: 460px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right bottom; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 10px 28px;"class=row><div style="color: white; padding: 0 30px;"class=col-md-8><h3 style="color: white;">Is This the Right Career for You?</h3><p>Not sure how to choose the best career for you? 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