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Program Codes
1ARTCOP
2ARTCOP
10265
14048
20841
18362
04129
5ARTCOP
5ARTCOP2
32812
33817
33784
17BSCOP
Employment Percentage
3.345842804
SOC ID
27-1024
SOC Title
Graphic Designers
ONET ID
27-1024.00
ONET Concat ID
27102400
Median Salary
56863.99
EMSI Interest Area Term
The Arts
Mathematics and Computer Science
Ed Level High School
3.85
Ed Level Certificate
7.69
Ed Level Some College
7.69
Ed Level Associates
15.38
Ed Level Bachelors
61.540001
Ed Level Masters
3.85
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
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.
Core Tasks
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
  • Use computer software to generate new images.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
  • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
  • Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
  • Research new software or design concepts.
  • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
Start Annual Earnings
27036.79
Top Annual Earnings
123098.45
EMSI Career Title Slug
graphic-designer