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Graphic Designers
Graphic designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes, and create special visual effects and animations for computer games, film, interactive and other media.
Tasks
- Liaises with client to clarify aims of project brief, discusses media, software and technology to be used, establishes timetable for project and defines budgetary constraints
- Undertakes research into project, considers previous related projects and compares costs of using different processes
- Prepares sketches, scale drawings, models, colour schemes and other mock-ups to show clients and discusses any required alterations
- Prepares specification and instructions for realisation of the project
- Liaises with other parts of the production team to ensure graphic design fits with other elements, processes and timescales
- Produces or oversees creation of the final product.
Entry Requirements
Entrants have usually completed a foundation course, a BTEC/SQA award, a degree and/or postgraduate qualification. NVQs/SVQs in Design (in various disciplines) are available at Levels 2 and 3. Portfolio work is also important for entry.
What could I earn?
Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £31,000 per annum and can progress up to £33,000 per annum.
Is it in growth or decline?
There are currently 5,707 employed Graphic Designers in the region.
Current Vacancies
- Graphic Designer 2a Howard Road, London, United Kingdom, E17 4SJ
- Graphic Designer Unit 10 Hannah Nursery, Sewardstone Road, London, England, E4 7RG
- Graphic Designer London, SE5 8FJ
- Graphic Designer East London, London
- Graphic Designer Flat 62 Charfield Court Number 2 Shirland Road, Westminster, London, England, W9 2JR