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Entry Level Those just entering the graphic design field may work in a technical area for the first few years in order to learn their employer’s design process and organizational structure. These types of opportunities include: Prepress technician – This group prepares designs for printing by making sure images and text are in the proper format for the print method that will be used. Production artist – This person assists the designer, and it typically seen as a graphic design in training position. Jr. graphic designer – Similar to the production artist, the junior design assists the graphic designer and may be asked to contribute concept ideas. Freelance/contract designer – Strong entry-level designers who have industry connections, business savvy, or would like contract work from a design agency can begin working as a freelancer immediately upon graduation.

Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of web screens and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.Graphic designers work with both text and images. They often select the type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines, headings, and text. Graphic designers also decide how images and text will go together on a page or screen, including how much space each will have. When using text in layouts, graphic designers collaborate closely with writers who choose the words and decide whether the words will be put into paragraphs, lists, or tables.Graphic design is becoming increasingly important in the sales and marketing of products. Therefore, graphic designers, also referred to as graphic artists or communication designers, often work closely with people in advertising and promotions, public relations, and marketing.Frequently, designers specialize in a particular category or type of client. For example, some create credits for motion pictures, while others work with print media and create signs or posters.Graphic designers also need to keep up to date with the latest software and computer technologies to remain competitive.