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JENNI VALENTINO
SENIOR WRITER
Jenni Valentino is a freelance writer and editor with years of
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Fashion Designers
Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
Median pay (2016): $65,170 annually
Job outlook, 2012-2022: Growing slower than average (3 percent
projected growth)
On-the-job training: No
Working environment: Most fashion designers work for
apparel, piece goods, and notions wholesale merchants. Others
work in apparel manufacturing, management of companies and
enterprises, or specialized design services. In 2014, one in four
fashion designers were self-employed, designing high-fashion
garments and one-of-a-kind apparel.
Graphic Designers
Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
Median pay (2016): $47,640 annually
Job outlook, 2014-2024: Little or no change (1 percent projected
growth)
On-the-job training: None
Working environment: "Graphic designers generally work in
studios where they have access to draing tables, computers,
and the soware necessary to create their designs. Although
many graphic designers work independently, those who work for
specialized graphic design firms oen work as part of a design
team. Many graphic designers collaborate with colleagues or work
with clients on projects."
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
Median pay (2016): $65,300 annually
Job outlook, 2014-2024: Growing as fast as average (6 percent
projected growth)
On-the-job training: Moderate
Working environment: In 2014, more than half of multimedia
artists and animators were self-employed. e others primarily
worked in motion picture and video industries or professional,
scientific, or technical services. ough many worked in offices,
some worked from home. Multimedia artists and animators
generally work regular hours, but they may need to work nights
and weekends when approaching a deadline.
