What would you do as a Graphic designer?
Graphic designers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and design studios, and may travel locally
- need to be creative, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- create artwork, graphics and layouts
- create specific drawings and plans
- use computer software to model designs
- create digital designs and animations
- discuss designs with clients
- work with others to develop and improve designs
- adapt designs for different formats and situations
- give clients quotes and invoices
- operate camera equipment
How can you become a Graphic designer?
You usually need a qualification to become a graphic designer and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in graphics and design studies or similar area
- examples of your work
- experience in similar work
If you're in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
