Profession
Graphic Designer
Description
A graphic designer is a professional who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A graphic designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures (sometimes) and advertising. They are also sometimes responsible for typesetting, illustration, user interfaces, and web design. A core responsibility of the designer's job is to present information in a way that is both accessible and easy for people to understand
Job Prospect
High
Work Environment
Graphic designers work in one of three work environments.Working as an in-house graphic designer: (i) Working in-house means that you are employed with an established organization and your work revolves around a single brand or a single group of related brands. Graphic designers in these kinds of roles tend to be generalists. They possess a broad range of general design skills so that they are able to meet all the creative needs of the company. (ii) Working as an agency graphic designer: Graphic design agencies are hired by outside clients to produce creative work. In this environment, designers typically work with an assortment of brands. Assignments tend to be short-term, project-base, and limited to a specific campaign. (iii) Working as a freelance graphic designerFreelance graphic designers are responsible for more than just graphic design. They are responsible for every aspect of their business, from marketing and client relations to bookkeeping and invoicing. The role calls for considerable self-discipline and dedication
General and Personal Skills Required
Average Salary
Cost of Training
Recommended Level of Education
Diploma
