Graphic Artists are known behind masterpiece visuals on the internet, print, TV and other means that uses graphic designs. They used to work on different computer software to conceptualize and create excellent graphic designs.
Basic Tasks:
Communicates with clients or head officer in charge about the project.
Conceptualize a design according to the demand of the client
Develop the concept and analyze what design is most appropriate.
Relay concept to the other team members and ask for suggestions
Make a graphic design using high end computer software
Do designing, coloring and lay outing.
Prepare presentation to clients
Communicates with other members of the team about the project
Print out design to be presented to the head officer or client
Education and Training Requirements:
Graduate of Computer Science, Programming or Engineering
Graduate of vocational/short course in graphic designing are also welcome to apply.
Certificate in any computer software such as AutoCad, Web Designing, Adobe Photoshop, Macro Flash and 2D and 3D animation are preferred but not required.
Must have at least 2-3 years experience as a Graphic Artist.
Salary Information:
Local Employment:
Graphic Artist receives PhP12, 000- PhP30, 000 a month
Overseas Employment:
USA- USD34, 839 or PhP1, 666, 523 per annum
Australia- AUD40, 103 or PHP1, 225,924 per annum
UAE- AUD70, 750 or PhP921, 456 per annum
Singapore- SGD31, 800 or PhP995, 975 per annum
Skills and Competency Requirements:
Must have wide knowledge in graphic designing, web designing and other computer software
Ability to make concepts and can develop designs according to client’s order.
Knowledge and ability to design computer websites, print and visual design and other means that uses graphic design.
Can work in a team of designers and developers.
Ability to create a design using different computer applications.
Can work under time pressure
Can do revision and layout.
Can do design presentation to clients.
Employment Opportunities:
Computer related jobs remain in demand despite of economic downfall both local and abroad, due to the increasing number of multi-media company in the world. Both Local and overseas offer competitive salary for Graphic Artists.
Work Environment:
Graphic Artists has three option, they can work as self-employed, freelancer or in a private company. Most Graphic Artists work for Advertising and Multi Media Company, they have deadlines to meet and they often work long hours a day.
Work Hours:
Graphic Artists often works in long hours, they often work 8-12 hours a day.
Career Advancement:
Highly skilled Graphic Artist has big opportunities awaits him. He can be promoted as Senior Creative Consultant or much higher position. He can also put up his own graphic design company in the near future.
