I spend most of my time building online tools for artists to share and monetize their work.
CAREER
Graphic Designers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$53,380
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-3.8% (decline)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Graphic Designers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Graphic Designers May Have
Artist, Designer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Online Producer, Production Artist, Publications Designer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Designer, Graphics & more
All depends on what is on the agenda at the time; Graphic design, Logo design, Model making, industrial design, Interior design, Sign design, Sign painting, Wood working, Steel work and on and on. I am what people call a "Jack of all trades".
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- 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.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
- Use computer software to generate new images.
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