Graphic Designers

Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Innovation * Initiative * Dependability * Achievement/Effort * Adaptability/Flexibility * Persistence * Cooperation * Integrity * Stress Tolerance

Representative Tasks * Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. * Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. * Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

Industry

Manufacturing, Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Construction, Government,

Job Family Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Sample Job Titles Advertising Designer, Advertising Layout Worker, Artist, Catalogue Illustrator, Commercial Artist, Concept Artist, Creative Director, Creative Manager, Design Director, Designer, Digital Artist, Forms Designer, Graphic Art Designer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Graphics Coordinator, Graphics Specialist, Interface Designer, Label Maker, Layout Artist, Multimedia Designer, Multimedia Developer, Multimedia Specialist, Online Producer, Photo Stylist, Presentation Specialist, Production Artist, Production Designer, Publications Designer, Studio Designer, User Interface Designer, Visual Designer, Weapons Designer.