Career As A Graphic Designer
Industry: Technology Career: Graphic Designer
OVERVIEW
Graphic Design is the skill of creating designs from scratch or combining text and pictures for the purpose of presenting them in advertisements, magazines, or books.
Graphics Design is, just like programming, one of those skills that can be self-taught. All you need is a computer with the latest design software.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Developing design briefs that suit the client’s purpose.
- Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
- Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print.
- Commissioning illustrators and photographers.
- Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.
- Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients.
- Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design.
- Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
- Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers.
- Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to date with emerging technologies.
- Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design
TRAINING | COACHING | STUDY REQUIREMENTS
- You need the following;
- Computer or laptop
- Instructional books on Graphic Design
- Design Software
- Instructional videos on Graphics Design
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
- Creative
- Commitment and endurance
