Graphic designers’ work can be viewed anywhere and everywhere. They are considered very important in the print and advertising industry for communicating the message to the consumers. Anywhere you see visuals, advertisements, signage, you can be sure that someone used their creative minds into creating those images to get the message across.
Nature of job
Graphic designers use color, illustrations, animations and photography to create visual components for TV, films, magazines, newspapers, journals, bill boards and very frequently for the web. This is done by first meeting with the client and getting verbal ideas from them about what they want to project for their brand and then brainstorming the design ideas to create visual solutions most suited to the particular needs. Graphic designers use various computer aided programs for this purpose.
Qualification requirements
Generally, graphic designers are expected to have formal education in arts and graphic designing in the form of a bachelors’ program or any other associate degree programs ranging from one to three years. Besides a degree, they also require expertise in using computer softwares such as Freehand, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Extra skills requirements
Good graphic designers are those who possess sound artistic, communication and problem-solving skills. They also need to be well aware of the changing trends in the market.
Jobs outlook
With the continuing increase in demand from advertisers, publishers and computer design firms, the job market for graphic designers in expected to grow by about 10% in 2010. Designers with bachelors’ degrees and experience in web graphics will more jobs opportunities.
Remunerations
Average salaries for graphic designers are about USD51,000 per annum. This figure may vary depending on the demand in the particular region.
