A graphic designer will design images or a logo for a company to give the brand a visual representation. They could design logos for books and magazines, websites, computer games or product packaging. A graphic designer will have to work to a brief for what the client wants, they will work with an accounts manager or the accual client to see if they like it or if they want something to be changed, this might mean make many different logo.
Skills which are needed to be a graphic designer:
- Must have a working knowledge for computer programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Indesign.
- Follow a brief to a deadline for when a product needs to be completed for the client
- Time management skills so you can juggle different design tasks at the same time.
- Understand what the client want and asked for.
- Designing new and creative ideas.
Graphic designers salary will decide on if the designer works for a graphic design firm or if they are self-employed or freelance. A graphic designer with limited experience who works or a firm will earn between £14 000 - £22 000, a senior levelled will earn £25 000 – £65 000, but creative directors can earn £65 000 +.
To become a graphic designer the qualification in which you may need are a foundation degree or a HND in media studies or graphic design. Although it is common to become a graphic designer without having qualifications all you need is to understand how to use the softwere and to have a good portfolio of you work.