Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Graphic Designer.

Job Title – Graphic Designer

Description

A Graphic Designer creates original visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for websites, advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.

Typical Job Activities

Schedules project implementation and defining budget constraints
Works with a wide range of media and using graphic design software
Thinks creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts
Cultivates a solid body of work
Takes the design “brief” to record requirements and client’s needs
Schedules project implementation and define budget constraints
Works with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
Thinks creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
Prepares rough drafts and present your ideas
Amends final designs to clients comments and gain full approval
Works as part of a team with copywriters, designers and or stylists

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Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with matric exemption
Degree in Graphic Designing at a university
Diploma course in Graphic Designing at a technikon

Compulsory subjects: None
Recommended subjects: Art and Technical Drawing

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be imaginative, creative and artistic
Have an interest in drawing
Have colour sense and depth perception and balance
Have good eye-hand co-ordination and finger dexterity
Have the ability to persuasively advise people without offending them
Have good reasoning, persuasiveness and communicating ability
Have a feeling for business
Have good eyesight
Have the ability to comprehend abstract ideas and translate them into tangible products

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Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

High

International Employment Opportunities

High

Possible Employers

Advertising departments or agencies
Printing and publishing firms
In-house studios of large firms
Graphic design firms
Industrial companies
Educational institutions
Private individuals by whom they are commissioned
Self-employment on a freelance basis, acting as consultant for larger firms
Government departments
Manufacturers and packing firms

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Relevant Contact Details

Creative Academy
www.creative-academy.com/

Multi Dimensions
http://www.multidimensions.co.za/

Career Progress and Path

Further studies in the specific career field
Experience in specific field
Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can start a business in this field or with these skills
I can design things
I can repair things
I can work with technology
I can create new things