Graphic design jobs

Graphic design jobs are the type of jobs that require a lot of creativity and imagination. There are many different types of graphic designers, and they can be found in different industries. Graphic designers use their skills to create logos, banners, advertisements, brochures, and other promotional material for companies.

Graphic design jobs can be done remotely or in-house. Freelance graphic designers work from home or from a coffee shop when they need to find inspiration for their projects. They may also work for a company that needs someone to create graphics on demand for them. In this case, the graphic designer will have a set schedule with set hours.

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, illustration, and other graphic forms. Graphic designers use a variety of tools to create designs for print, web, motion graphics, and other projects.

The Graphic design jobs can be both freelance or full-time positions. Freelance positions are often found through job boards or social media platforms like LinkedIn. Full-time positions can be found through job postings on company websites or in newspapers.

Graphic design jobs are in demand and there are many different ways to enter the field. With a bachelor’s degree, it is possible to land a job with an advertising agency or as an art director for a company. Graphic design jobs freelance offer more flexibility and often, more pay.

The graphic design jobs description is detailed below:

A graphic designer is responsible for all aspects of a visual presentation from concept to the final product. They need to be able to work with both print and digital media, understand color theory and composition, have excellent typography skills, be able to manage projects from start to finish, have strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. The Graphic designers must also have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in order to complete their assignments on

Graphic designers are responsible for creating and designing graphics for a variety of purposes, including websites, print media, and other digital media.

Graphic design jobs vary depending on the type of company or industry. Designers may be employed in a variety of settings such as advertising agencies, design studios, publishing companies, web-design firms, or marketing firms. They may also work independently as freelancers.

Graphic Design Job Options:

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Advertising art director
Animator
Artworker
Concept artist
Creative director
Graphic designer
Illustrator

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Exhibition designer
Fine artist
Game artist
Interior and spatial designer
Medical illustrator
Urban designer
UX designer

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don’t restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Graphic Design Jobs experience

Courses often provide the opportunity to work on projects with leading businesses and organizations. There may also be opportunities to take an optional work placement in the industry or to work abroad as part of the Erasmus+ program.

Only a few graduates get jobs as a result of their final degree shows. Internships are a more common way of finding work and building up experience, making contacts, and increasing your portfolio. The design world is small and design agencies will recommend interns who have impressed them or contact them if there are suitable opportunities in the future.

Participating in relevant competitions and exhibitions can help you to promote yourself and build up your contacts. You could also try and get some work experience, for example working for a film production company, television channel or even a magazine, or do some voluntary work on local projects.

Typical employers

The main employers of graphic designers include:

advertising firms
branding specialists
design consultancies and studios
PR agencies
publishing companies.

In the public sector, you could also find employment with museums, local authorities, schools, colleges, and hospitals.

Some graduates set up their own studios and work as exhibiting artists or work as part of a studio collective.

Skills for your CV

A graphic design degree develops your understanding of effective graphic communication and enables you to build a good mix of subject-specific and technical skills, including:

branding
coding
computer software skills, e.g. Adobe graphic design software and web design skills
digital media
drawing and sketching
moving image
photography
printmaking
typography.

The transferable skills you’ll develop will include:

creativity – to be able to effectively convey ideas or meanings
communication skills – essential for discussing projects with the client and colleagues
teamwork – collaborating on a range of creative projects with other graphic design students and those from other creative courses, e.g. filmmakers, fine artists, dancers, philosophers, and writers
time management – managing and delivering a range of creative projects to the deadline
analytical skills
research skills
capacity to work independently – in order to produce your own work and build your portfolio
presentation skills – for presenting your work or a project to others
entrepreneurial skills – your portfolio has to be creative, imaginative, and commercial.

What do graphic design graduates do?

More than half (51%) of graphic design graduates in employment in the UK are working as graphic designers fifteen months after graduation. Marketing associate professionals, and web design and development professionals are also among the top five jobs.

Destination	Percentage
Employed	81.2
Further study	1.9
Working and studying	4.8
Unemployed	8.3
Other	3.8

Type of work	Percentage
Arts, design and media	58.4
Retail, catering and customer service	14.5
Marketing, PR and sales	6.9
IT	4.4
Other	15.8