2. A Graphics Designer has a desire to create. They mix knowledge with artistic ability. Designers
focus in a specific area of design such as cars, Web sites, etc. They use computer software to
design newspapers, publications, and Internet Web pages. Designers may work in their own
office or in their clients' home or office and set their schedules to satisfy their clients. They may
work long hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet deadlines and some may travel. Those
who are paid by contract are under stress to please clients and to find new ones to keep a steady
income. A Graphics Designers must have an eye for color and detail. Being creative is very
important in this field. They also need problem-solving skills, communication skills, and must be
good with computers. A Graphics designer, the largest design occupation, earns approximately
$46,750 per year on average as of May 2008. Designers held about 612,100 jobs in 2008, and
about 1 out of 4 was self-employed. Many self-employed designers also had another job in
design or in some other occupation, such as being entrepreneur with a clothing line, website, etc.
As Internet business grows and more companies advertise their products, there will be a need for
more graphic designers. More BLS information about designers can be found in the
Occupational Outlook Handbook. The Handbook also shows where to find out even more about
this job.
6. Graphics designer is definitely for me because it plays a big role in the career that I really
want to pursue which is fashion designer. A graphics designer designs art and copies layouts for
materials to be presented by magazines, newspaper, television, packaging, etc. They create
designs, concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and design
concepts. The job consists of studying illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of
material. Graphics designers prepare rough sketches of material, and discuss them with clients or
supervisors, and makes necessary changes. They use computer software to generate new images.
They review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the
interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art
and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio
technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and
commercial art business operations. You attend college for two years usually if you want your
Associates degree, or if you want your Bachelors it’ll be estimated range to about 3 or 4 years.
The average graphics designer makes about $43,306 a year and the hourly wage is about
$20. The entry level annual wage for graphics designers are $28,454 a year and the hourly wage
is about $13. Experienced graphics designers make approximately $50,731 a year. And the
hourly wage is about $24.39.
I have a couple connections in this work field and in different places such as Miami, New
York, etc. My sister works in Bloomingdales and she’s been telling me about how she’s been
networking in the fashion industry. Also, my uncle does graphics design with t-shirts down here
in Miami, so I could link up with him anytime on some pointers.
SLS Career Clusters Paper
7. What did you learn about yourself after completing the Choices “Work Values Sorter”
and FOCUS? I learned that you shouldn’t just jump into your career without any knowledge
of what the job consists of. Also, you should put it to mind that you might be doing whatever
your pursuing for the rest of your life. Were you interested in any of the suggested careers
that matched your assessments? If so, which ones? Did you research them? If not, why not?
Actually, they gave me the career that I wanted which was Graphics Design. I know that
being a graphics designer is what I want to do because it deals a lot with art and I’m
infatuated with art. Also, my clothing that I wish to be in a store near soon consists of a lot of
artwork.
What occupation did you research from the “Gold Star” list? I researched Graphics
Designing and found out that you do not have to attend college that long and I’m loving that
part about. Also, the pay is average, but I can live with that because I’m not really obsessed
with the lavish life. Finally, the job descriptions states that you must have creativity and I’m
full of creativity.Which of the web sites under “Connections” did you check out? What did
you learn from this website? I didn’t check out any to be honest.
Based on what you have learned with this research what is your educational and career
goal? 1-low did this research influence your decision? My educational goal is to complete
school with a Bachelors in Graphics Design for two years, and my career goal is to work as
Graphics designer until my clothing line, “Retro Living,” picks up on some business by
getting into a couple of local stores, then extending it to be worldwide. In what way did you
find this project helpful? Did you find any surprises? This project was very helpful because I
really know what I want to do with my life. Also, I was surprised with the fact that I didn’t
have to be in school for that long.
