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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. As a graphic designer, you produce visual solutions in order to communicate the needs of your client to a target audience. Your work is required in a variety of areas, such as magazines, newspapers, advertisements, books, posters, exhibitions, product packaging, computer games, corporate communications and websites.

Salary p/a
30k - 80k +

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Growing

Travel
Low

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
50-60

Pros

Freedom to work creatively
Satisfaction of designing effective visual communications
Continually varied projects

Cons

Creative blockages under stress
Difficult, demanding clients
Highly competitive industry

The Bottom Line

Graphic designers are artistic and creative, with an interest in marketing and visual communication. The job requires competency with computers, and the ability to follow the specifications of a client. If you are determined and skilled, and prepared to fight your way towards success by gaining experience and developing an impressive portfolio, then graphic design may be for you.

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