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Graphic Designer
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NATURE OF WORK• Create visual concepts
by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas
• Combine art and technology to develop graphics
• Overall layout and production design for advertisements
• Help make an organization recognizable by selecting color, logo ,particular idea used in advertising and promotions
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EDUCATION AND TRAININGUsually need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
Candidates for graphic design positions should demonstrate their creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs.
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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY• Basic qualifications of a good graphic
designer include creativity, communications skills, and problem solving skills.
• Graphic design entails more than just your ability in Photoshop and art. While a good eye for color, form and detail is important to have, graphic design is a lot more than it seems
• English language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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JOB OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS• Employment of graphic
designers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Graphic designers are expected to face strong competition for available positions.
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POTENTIAL EARNINGS NOW AND IN FUTURE
• Entry level :$26,110• MEDIAN SALARIES:$44,150• TOP 10%:$77,490• Salaries are primarily
dependent upon years of experience.
• In 2012, about 24 percent of graphic designers were self-employed.
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RALATED OCCUPATIONS• CRAFT AND FINE
ARTISTS• INDUSTRIAL
DESIGNERS• MARKETING
MANAGERS• ART DIRECTORS• DESKTOP PUBLISHERS
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REFERENCE
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm (visited April 8, 2014).
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