Graphic Designer *
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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
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Freedom to work creatively
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Satisfaction of designing effective visual communications
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Continually varied projects
Cons
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Creative blockages under stress
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Difficult, demanding clients
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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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