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Is being a graphic designer a good fit for you?

Creates designs for things like logos, packaging, posters and websites. Uses images, colour and type to get a message across.

What the work involves

  • Types information into computers to create layouts for clients or supervisors.
  • Reviews final layouts and suggests improvements where needed.
  • Decides the size and arrangement of pictures and text, and chooses the style and size of lettering.
  • Creates graphics and layouts for product pictures, company logos and websites.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeStrong. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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