Graphic Designers
Also known as: Ad Designer (Advertising Designer), Ad Layout Worker (Advertising Layout Worker), Artist (+32 more)
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.
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What You'll Do
- 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.
- Use computer software to generate new images.
- Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
- Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
- Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
Common styles
Attention to Detail, Dependability, Adaptability/Flexibility, Cooperation, Innovation
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.8/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.65/5)
- Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.45/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 4.45/5)
- Innovation (High importance: 4.45/5)
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Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.
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