Career Details

Graphic Designers
Create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.

What You’ll Do

  • Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
  • Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
  • Create images that identify a product or convey a message
  • Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites
  • Present the design to clients or the art director
  • Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Communications and Media,Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Design

What You’ll Earn

Average: $38,390.00

Range

High: $62,890.00

Low : $26,730.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Creativity,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Time Management

Technology

Adobe Creative Suite,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Hypertext Markup Language (HTML),JavaScript,Microsoft Office Software