What is a graphic designer?
Take a good look at the Olympics logo. Seems pretty simple, right? Just a few interlocking circles. Well, those circles make up one of the most recognizable logos in the world. We have graphic designers to thank for it. Graphic designers are artists who work with the latest technologies to create company logos, food packaging designs, website page layouts, store window displays and so much more. It’s their goal to make people remember a design and want to see again. From the Nike swoosh to McDonald’s golden arches, graphic designs are everywhere!

How much education do you need?
Most graphic designer careers require a bachelor’s degree.

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for artistic, realistic and enterprising types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Creativity Think creatively to stand out from the crowd! Graphic designers need serious creativity to get their work noticed. Teamwork Graphic designers often work with other designers, marketers and peers to create designs that meet client or company needs. Brain Power It’s not easy to come up with memorable designs. Designers have to do their research, test ideas, gather feedback and consider their options. Time Mastery Time is ticking! In this career it’s important for graphic designers to stay on task and get their projects done on deadline. Writing Good writing skills are essential to communicating ideas to managers, clients and peers – and impressing them with clever emails. Math Graphic designers use math every day for everything from measuring pixels to organizing the best page layouts.

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