Graphic designers create visual concepts, by using things like computer software or they do it by hand. They do it to communicate their ideas that inspire and capture their consumer’s attention. Graphic designers develop the overall layout and production design that they use in various applications. For example, advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports on the things they work on. In order to become a graphic designer, the level of education that is needed is a bachelor’s degree.
Graphic designers are expected to face strong competition for available positions. There are many talented individuals that are attracted to careers like being a graphic designer. Chances will be better for applicants that can work with various types of media, like, websites and print publications. With the growing increase in internet use, many companies are increasing their digital use and graphic designers will be needed to help create visually appealing and very effective layouts of many websites.
The median annual wages as of May 2016 for graphic designers was $47,640. For art and design workers it was $44,410. For total or all occupations it was $37,040.
The employment of graphic designers is predicted to show little to no change from 2014 to 2024. The work of graphic designers will continue to be very important in making and selling of their products throughout the economy. It is predicted that the change in employment of graphic designers from 2014 to 2024 will vary by industry, meaning employment of graphic designers in newspapers to directory publishers is predicted to decline 35% from 2014 to 2024. However, employment of graphic designers in computer systems design and related occupations is predicted to increase 21% over the same amount of time.
