A Graphic Designer works for many different businesses/organizations to promote products and services. The main goal is effective communication, and for the "target audience" to understand the message. They need to create a unique and appealing layout that works with the company. They create sketches, layouts, paintings, logos, and other designs that requires artistic ability. The most common designs you would see from a Graphic Designer would be in magazines, or newspapers.
Many skills are needed for Graphic Designers such as, style, creativity, photography, and an understanding of web development. Artistic talent is a definite asset, but isn't the most important if the designer has a good eye for the overall picture. They also need to be able to meet with clients and understand what they are requesting the overall picture to look like. They can work with a design team, or even a client.
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Actual Job: Graphic Designer
Requirements: Passion for delivering at the nexus of art and commerce. Creativity, style, love of the internet, communications, and ability to work in a fast paced production environment.
Skills:
-Proven expertise in creating varied projects from web banners to email templates.
-Keen eye for typography and clear, concise designs.
-Strong attention to detail and graphics standards.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cohesively with a creative team.
-Expertise in Mac desktop publishing software including Adobe CS4 Design Standard (In Design, Photo shop, Illustrator, Dream weaver), MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint a plus.
Salary/Benefits: Salary depends on experience, Usually 39,000 a year.
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