Leading Companies & Markets
As a graphic designer, you can find employment in a range of areas. Popular markets include advertising agencies, publishing firms, design consultancies or firms, public relations firms, government and business promotion departments, desk top publishing, web design, packaging or printing companies, or the promotion department of a manufacturing company.
You may also find work with a newspaper or magazine. Graphic designers can teach in educational institutions. You may decide to branch out and open your own business, or simply opt for self-employment, and work freelance on a contract basis.
Environment & Culture
As a graphic designer, you may work in a comfortable setting such as an office or a studio, or you may be in a smaller, more congested environment, depending on your employer. You will spend much of your time consulting with clients, colleagues and the art director.
Your work hours are usually standard full time; however again, depending on your employer or current contract, you may be expected to adjust your working hours to suit the project’s schedule and deadline. There can be a lot of pressure in the work environment of a graphic designer, with deadlines and the need to please your clients and superiors.
About the Author
Careernav
Careernav have written this career profile in consultion with senior industry representatives and industry associations who for reasons of conflict of interest cannot be named. Careernav have also reviewed information available from the public domain and drawn upon their combined 27 years experience in executive recruitment. This profile is a true representation of the career.
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