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Graphic Designer
Do I need to go back to school?
Yes, you'll need a bachelor's degree
How much money could I make?
$48,700 was the average salary in 2017
What's the demand like for this job?
Growing slightly slower than average from 2016 to 2026
On-the-job training? No
Graphic designers use technology or traditional methods to
create visual concepts that "inspire, inform, and captivate
consumers," according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ey
may work for corporations, agencies, or for themselves—one-fih
of graphics designers were self-employed in 2016.
As a graphic designer, I would spend my days doing things
like:
• Meeting with clients or art directors to determine the scope of
a project
• Using digital illustration, photo editing soware, and layout
soware to create designs
• Creating visual elements like logos, original images, and
illustrations that help deliver a desired message
• Designing layouts and selecting colors, images, and typefaces to
use
• Presenting design concepts to clients or art directors
• Incorporating changes recommended by clients or art directors
into final designs
• Reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing them
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, Graphic Designers, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-
design/graphic-designers.htm
