Graphic Designers

Average Base Salary:

JOB OPENINGS:

20000

Occupation Overview - Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs such as packaging displays or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Training Courses for the Graphic Designers Job Role
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs such as packaging displays or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Core Task Examples:

  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
  • Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
  • Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
  • Prepare digital files for printing.
  • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
  • Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
  • Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
  • Research new software or design concepts.
  • Research the target audience of projects.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
  • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
  • Use computer software to generate new images.

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