Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer you'll need to listen to clients and understand their needs before making design decisions
graphic designer works on a variety of products and activities, such as
websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters,
product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications
and corporate identity, i.e. giving organisations a visual 'brand'.
You'll work to a brief agreed with the client, creative director or account
manager and will develop creative ideas and concepts. The appropriate
media and style has to be chosen to meet the client's objectives.The
work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software
and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Responsibilities:
You may need to manage more than one design brief at a time and typical activities include:meeting clients or account manager to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose;thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to date with emerging technologies;proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print;commissioning illustrators and photographers;working
as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists,
illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and
marketing specialists.