Graphic Designers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 29,610 - 85,760; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Graphic Designer to create innovative visual content that effectively communicates ideas. Responsibilities include designing graphics for packaging, logos, and other media, and producing graphics for television broadcasts. Candidates should have strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The expected salary ranges between $29,610 and $85,760 per year, tailored by experience.

Qualifications

• Strong design skills and a good portfolio.
• Proficiency in graphic design software, particularly Adobe Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Design or create graphics for packaging, displays, or logos.
• Produce still and animated graphics for television broadcasts.
• Develop graphics for product illustrations and websites.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Social Perceptiveness

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

HTML

JavaScript

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Job description

Graphic Designer

What is a Graphic Designer?

Graphic Designers create visual content to communicate ideas and messages. They design graphics for packaging, displays, logos, and other media, often using various tools and media to produce decorative and functional visuals.

Job Description & Duties

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.

Responsibilities

• Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
• Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.

Key Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Other Graphic Designer Job Titles

• Visual Designer
• Advertising Designer
• Creative Director
• Designer
• Concept Artist

Job Outlook

There were about 266,300 jobs for Graphic Designers in 2016 in the United States. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 4.2% and an additional 11,100 jobs are expected between 2023 and 2026.

Salary

The salary for Graphic Designers ranges between about $29,610 and $85,760 per year.

Tools Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• HTML
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• jQuery
• Microsoft Access
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Photoshop
• SQL
• Facebook
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Publisher
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro
• Adobe Illustrator

How to Become a Graphic Designer

Learn the educational and experience requirements needed to enter the field.

Where Graphic Designers Are Employed

Graphic Designers work in a variety of industries, including advertising agencies, publishing, media, technology, and corporate marketing departments.