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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Advertising Designer

2.	Advertising Layout Worker

3.	Art Director

4.	Artist

5.	Catalogue Illustrator

6.	Commerical Artist

7.	Composing Room Supervisor

8.	Concept Artist

9.	Creative Director

10.	Creative Manager

11.	Design Director

12.	Designer

13.	Desktop Publisher

14.	Digital Artist

15.	Food Stylist

16.	Forms Designer

17.	Graphic Art Designer

18.	Graphic Artist

19.	Graphic Designer

20.	Graphic Designer/Production

21.	Graphics Coordinator

22.	Graphics Specialist

23.	Interface Designer

24.	Label Maker

25.	Layout Artist

26.	Macintosh Artist (Mac Artist)

27.	Multimedia Designer

28.	Multimedia Developer

29.	Multimedia Specialist

30.	Online Producer

31.	Photo Stylist

32.	Presentation Specialist

33.	Production Artist

34.	Production Designer

35.	Publications Designer

36.	Studio Designer

37.	User Interface Designer

38.	Visual Designer

39.	Weapons Designer

Job Tasks

	Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.

	Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. Design layouts for print publications.

	Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. Confer with clients to determine needs.

	Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites. Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.

	Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. Review art or design materials. Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.

	Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes. Draw detailed or technical illustrations. Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.

	Use computer software to generate new images. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.

	Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. Maintain records, documents, or other files.

	Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. Design layouts for print publications.

	Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. Design layouts for print publications.

	Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer. Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

	Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services. Review art or design materials.

	Research new software or design concepts. Research new technologies.

	Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients. Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.

	Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools. Design layouts for print publications.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Graphic Designers
	Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Graphic Designers
	Many of these workers are employed in specialized design services, publishing, or advertising, public relations, and related services industries. In 2014, about 1 in 5 graphic designers were self-employed.

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