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Graphic Designers

Also known as: Advertising Designer, Advertising Layout Worker, Artist, Catalogue Illustrator, Commercial Artist, Concept Artist, Creative Director, Creative Manager, Design Director, Designer

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma4%
Some College8%
Post-Secondary Certificate8%
Associate's Degree15%
Bachelor's Degree62%
Doctoral/Professional Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
Up to 1 month4%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year31%
1-2 years19%
2-4 years23%
4-6 years4%
6-8 years12%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None8%
Up to 1 month31%
1-3 months35%
3-6 months15%
1-2 years12%

How AI Impacts Each Task

19 tasks analyzed

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

Use computer software to generate new images.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailInnovationDependabilityInitiativeAchievement/EffortAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceCooperationIntegrityStress ToleranceIndependenceAnalytical Thinking

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$61,300

per year

Mean Wage

$68,610

per year

Employment

214K

workers

Wage Range

$37,600 - $103,030

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$37,600Median: $61,300$103,030
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