Graphic Designer

Job Roles:

Plan, analyze, and create visual solutions
Produce promotional displays, packaging and marketing brochures for products and services

Recommended Education:
Prerequisite:

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate and Bachelors Degree in related field is a plus
Industry Certifications

Job Skills:

Familiar with design software
Principles of design
Printing techniques
Illustrator ACE
Indesign ACE
Photoshop ACE

Employment Opportunities:

Most are employed in relatively small businesses. Although they work in every sector of the economy, about 43 percent worked in local government, health care and social assistance, administrative and support services, finance and insurance, or professional, scientific, and technical services industries.

Job Outlook:

Graphic Designers held more than 261,000 jobs in 2006. Graphic designers are expected to face keen competition for available positions. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of computer design software, particularly those with Web site design and animation experience will have the best opportunities.

The earning potential of a Graphic Designer is $30,600 - $53,310 annually.

Reference: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition

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