Graphic Design Alexa Nilsson February 3, 2010

Earnings Hourly Entry is $15.67 Median is $20.39 Experienced is $27.22. Annual Entry wage is $32,600 Median is $42,400 Experienced is $56,620

Educational Requirements Graduate from high school Go to college Get an associate degree It is really helpful to take classes that develop speaking and writing skills. A good business course would be beneficial

Entry level positions A bachelor's degree in graphic design is most likely required for entry-level and advanced graphic design positions.

Advancement Beginners probably need one to three years of experience Experienced designers in large firms can advance to chief designer or art director Some designers leave the occupation to be teachers Others may leave and become a freelance designer

Nature of Work Talk with the client Make drafts or templates Get clients approval Create product Print project and give to client

Working Conditions In front of a computer Client’s location Printing houses Photo studios Home Evenings/ Weekends Large Firms Well-light, comfortable settings

Job Outlook Growth of thirteen percent 2008 employment 286,100 2018 employment 323,100

Advantages/Disadvantages Advantages Use creativeness Working with computers Make a good product for clients Disadvantages Can be stressful with deadlines Balancing many projects at once Staying on task may be difficult

Personal Skills Creativity Communication Determination Persistence Visually oriented Time management Active listening Patience Self-motivation

Preparation Internship Study design techniques Start with simple designs Tutorials

Sources “Graphic Design” 1990-2009. 03 Feb.2010. https://www.careercruising.com “Graphic Designers” 18 Dec. 2007. 03 Feb. 2010. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm.