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Job Role
- Plan, analyze, and create visual solutions
- Produce promotional displays, packaging and marketing brochures for products and services
They should possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.
Job Outlook
Graphic Designers held more than 261,000 jobs in 2006. Graphic designers are expected to face keen competition for available positions. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of computer design software, particularly those with Web site design and animation experience will have the best opportunities.
The earning potential of a Graphic Designer is $30,600 - $53,310 annually.
Reference: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
Recommended Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate and Bachelors Degree in related field is a plus
- Industry Certifications
Employment Opportunities
Most are employed in relatively small businesses. Although they work in every sector of the economy, about 43 percent worked in local government, health care and social assistance, administrative and support services, finance and insurance, or professional, scientific, and technical services industries.
