Graphic Design Career

So what can YOU expect? Whilst a large amount of work is general in scope and execution, some employers insist on a very narrow job description.

Often an in-house graphic designer (meaning a non design company will hire someone to do their graphic design rather than work with a company) will be the jack of all trades.

You might be expected to both create websites, brochures, promotional posters, and also prepare powerpoint presentations. It all depends on who is hiring, and what they want.

How Can I Start and Develop My Graphic Design Career?

If you’re starting from scratch, and/or just want some basic knowledge to broaden your skill set, then local colleges and trade schools (who offer careers and evening classes in graphic design) should be your first port of call.

At a higher level, and if you’re pushed for time, you can even get a graphic design degree online through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division. It offers very strong programs in Graphic Design, Video Game Development, and Multimedia (the basis of much of today’s high-tech graphic design), with the added bonus of providing you with an accredited degree-level qualification.

Whichever option you choose, one thing’s for sure: graphic design is an exciting and fast-moving career to get into. You’ll often be working with cutting edge technology, using