Graphic Design
- Web Designer:
job description - responsible for creating the look of a web site for a client. Meets with client to see what they are looking for and effectively conveys the message
required skills - recommended background in fine arts, graphic design, and computer science. hands on computer experience. Must know how to use Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Paint Shop Pro. Should be comfortable working with any type of system (Windows, Apple, etc.)
education requirements - School requirements range from 4 year college to no college at all. However, most require a bachelor's degree in the graphic field. Some necessary courses include: typography, drawing, advanced graphic design, computer-assigned design, etc.
growth within career - Web Project Manager, Internet Consultant, Manager of Internet Services
private/public employment settings - from home or in large company
starting salary - 45,000
maximum salary - 81,000
high school/college job opportunities - work for school website
- Production Artist:
- need associates degree
- work with graphic designer
- 50,000 - 70,000 a year
- design labels for products, 1st step (entry) of graphic design field
- Graphic Designer:
- creates visual for client, conveys message
- skills: knowing all design softwares, creative mind
- education: bachelor degree and background in arts and design
- entry level salary: 26,000
- Art Director:
- create visual concept and design of magazines, billboards, etc.
- next step up from graphic design
- education: bachelor degree in fine arts or design, many years of work experience
- salary: jr-25,000-55,000 sr-35,000-120,000
- Illustrator:
- create technical and nontechnical, draw on computer and on paper
- things such as greeting card, textbooks, calendars, wrapping paper
- education: degree in illustration or related field
- skills: artistic, technical, and social skills
- salary: 30,000 - 80,000
- Package Designer:
- designs packages and containers
- education: bachelors degree in industrial design
- salary: 33,000 - 75,000
- Comic Book Artist:
- education: no art degree or any degree required
- skills: draw detailed people, buildings, backgrounds, etc.
- someone who creates any part of a comic book or comic strip
- salary: 12,000 - 50,000
- Computer Animation:
- use computer graphics to create images; ex: storyboards, models for environment, backgrounds
- salary: 30,000 - 90,000
- education: bachelor degree in related field and experience
- Publication Designer:
- design layer of content of published material, magazine and/or website
- education: bachelor degree in any graphic design field
- skills: know all graphics fields
- salary: 23,000 - 85,000
- Freelancer Design:
- artist who briefly works with an employer
- education: recommended high school or and/or college education
- salary: 57,000, mostly $50 per hour
- Storyboard Artist:
- entry level, makes sketches for movies and productions
- skills: create what director wants
- education: bachelor degree, taking art and drawing courses
- salary: 25,000 - 80,000
- Creative Director:
- next level above art director, manager of department, meet with clients
- skills: 7 - 10 yr experience, knowing all design softwares, creative mind
- education: bachelor degree and background in arts and design
- salary: 70,000 - 150,000
- AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts):
- support designers, make publications, helps get your portfolio out
- PIAG (Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia):
- voice of georgia's printing industry, works a lot with school curriculum towards printing, supports printing
- SPD (Society of Publication Designers):
- established in 1965
- enter work, supports most types of designers, represents art directors, designers
- Copywriter:
- write copies for the design, next step is creative director
- work with art directors and meet with clients
- salary: 37,000 - 70,000
- education: major in liberal arts
- Portrait Photographer:
- take pictures of individuals or groups at a studio or on location
- education: degree in photography, recommended
- salary: 26,000 - 63,000
- Documentary Photography:
- used to take pictures of historical events
- travel
- education: bachelor degree
- salary: 28,000 - 75,000
- Advertising Photography:
- 47,000 - 200,000 depending on company
- takes pictures for companies to advertise, goes on billboards, commercial, magazine adds, etc
- degree in photography recommended, college not necessary, based on skills
- Editorial Photography:
- taking pictures for newspapers or magazines that convey the message of the article
- salary: 25,000 - 55,000
- education: no degree required, graduate high school, good photography skills
- Fashion Photography:
- presents fashion designs to the public
- skills: work with models and all props correctly, knowledge of photography, travel
- salary: 50,000 - 100,000
- Photo Journalist:
- provide pictures for stories or news articles
- convey message of article
- bachelor degree in photography
- 15,000 - 50,000
- APA (American Photographic Artist):
- helps with organization, goals, and photography portfolio
- costs required to join
- Sports Photography:
- travel with sports events, take action shots at games
- education: bachelor degree in photography
- salary: 24,000 +
- PPA (Professional Photographers of America):
- association created to help photography careers
- to create a community of successful photographers by providing education and resources
- NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals):
- organization in Photoshop industry
- helps with magazines and other productions
- gives tips and tricks on how to use Photoshop
- NPPA (National Press Photographers Association):
- organization for photo journalist trying to advance their career
- provide workshops and job banks
- support photographers or people in multimedia
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