Nature of Job:
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.
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, 8-12 hours a day.
Career Advancement:
Highly skilled graphic artist has big opportunities that awaits him. He can be promoted as Senior Creative Consultant or on a much higher position. He can also put up his own graphic design company in the near future.
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