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how long is a normal day for graphic designers?

like how man hours, what do they do daily, how do they do it, etc... #computer #graphic-design

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Aries’s Answer

It really depends upon the task you’re given. The average is a typical 8 hour day unless there’s a hard deadline and then you may be expected to put in overtime for tour client.

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Anton’s Answer

My wife works as a graphic designer and she works pretty normal hours. In the morning she deals with meetings and goal setting. Then the rest of the day is a hands-on time to build design. She also gets pinged by the adjacent teams to help with minor requests. On rare occasions, she has to work longer hours when she supports live events, etc.
Overall reasonable hours and work/life balance.
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Terri’s Answer

Hi Hailey!

A normal day for a graphic designer would vary depending on whether the designer works in a company or is a freelance consultant It's also based on the projects they receive.

In other words, if a designer works for an in-house corporate team, they would most likely work a minimum of 40 hours a week. However, there may be overtime required at times in order to meet a deadline. For instance, I work for an in-house design team for Guardian Life Insurance Company and work a minimum of 40 hours a week, usually 8-10 hr/day.

Most design work revolves around a time deadline. Depending on the complexity of the project, or when the final piece is needed by the client, deadlines can be pretty loose, or sometimes fixed and very tight/short. Sometimes there's flexibility in the timing and sometimes there isn't (e.g.; when the design piece is needed for a specific event).

A freelance designer's schedule is much more flexible and depends on the number of clients/projects they have. A freelance designer has the ability to choose the work they take on and can often set the deadlines. Of course, there is often less stability for a freelancer since they may not know when the next project is coming down the road.

So, the answer to your question is -- it depends! On where you work and what types of projects you work on.

Suggested Next Steps: Research design organizations that can help direct you to schools with design programs. Join graphic design groups on LinkedIn. Connect with graphic designers and ask them about what their typical day looks like. Most of us love to talk about this very creative and exciting career! Best wishes, Hailey.
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