Career Questions tagged Graphic Designer

How do I get started as an illustrator/graphic designer?
Hi! I'm a lifelong artist currently recovering from my engineering day job and the toll it's taken on my mental health. (Mechanical Engineering grad, 2-ish years into my career). I've finally gotten to a point where I'm ready to take the plunge and look for a more creative career. I'm...

How do I start this?
How do you start looking for a graphic design job? What do I need to get in high school to reach that level, and what should I start doing now while I have the chance?

What career should I focus on?
I have doubts if I want to build a career as a digital artist or as a graphic designer. If I can't choose what career I want to pursue in life, should I pick what I love doing or the one that is the most profitable and in demand? I did some research and I think nowadays there's more demand for...

What advice do you have for those who want to study marketing and graphic design in college/get into the business?
What advice do you have for a senior in high school who wants to study marketing and graphic design in college/get into the business? I'm trying to grow my portfolio and get Adobe certified but I was wondering if there was anything else I could do to improve myself. Thank you so much and have...

How difficult is it to make a living being a graphic designer??
I'm interested in being a graphic designer and doing commissions and selling art, but I keep hearing how difficult and unrealistic it is. Is it really so difficult? Is it possible?

How do I start a graphic design business?
I’m 14 going to high-school and I want to make some extra cash whilst sharpening my skills. I also really want to earn (at least) my bachelors in graphic design and hope to get my AA in high-school through dual enrollment

What kind of majors do animation (3D or 2D), or film jobs look for in their candidates, and what colleges or universities offer good programs for these jobs?
What kind of majors do animation (3D or 2D), or film jobs look for in their candidates, and what colleges or universities offer good programs for these jobs?

How do become a graphic designer?
I love to draw and play video games so I think graphic design is connected to the things I like to do.

What are some freelancing requirements or tips ?
What does it take to be a freelance artist/graphic designer? Does it require anything or do you just start? Is there also any strategy to marketing to an audience?

How many hours do you have to work as a graphic designer ?
I’m learning how to become a graphic designer but I’m still in school. I want to know how many hours I need to work.

Is it worth it to get a master's degree in graphic design?
Wondering if it is worth the time and money for the opportunities a master's degree opens up.

What is the nature of working in Motion Design?
I held an interest in animation before Tech. I stumbled upon Motion Design. Motion Design plays a key role in online product design, from what I understand. I notice they create work in After Effects for advertisements or brands that rely on visual communication (Thinking of companies that...

How could you determine a graphic designer's work?
How could you determine a graphic designer's work?

How would you describe the pros and cons of a Psychologist and a Graphic Designer?
How would you describe the pros and cons of a Psychologist and a Graphic Designer?

Is it worth it getting an associates in illustration?
I am a high school student who is working on getting my bachelors in communications integrated with media management through dual enrollment. Since I will be graduating college two years early, I am trying to think about more schooling options. I love art and I think illustration will pair...

What are the unspoken challenges of the journey of becoming a graphic designer?
Hey there, I am about to graduate next year, and I was just wondering what it takes to become a graphic designer. For example, is it possible to become a graphic designer with not going to school, or art school vs. regular school for receiving the education.

is it possible to get two more minors after I graduate college?
I am majoring in communications integrated media management. I have a required minor that will either be marketing or psychology. I am also required to take several art classes and two graphic design classes. I think it would be useful to gain a minor in graphic design and a minor in...

Can I get a masters of fine arts or a masters of graphic design if I get a bachelors in communications with a concentration in media management?
I am wondering if a creative type of masters if possible

How does Graphic Designing work?
Can anyone tell me the steps in starting to work as a Graphic Designer?

What is the hardest thing about being a Graphic Designer?
I am a junior in high school and I want to be a Graphic Designer.

How to get established
How does one start out in graphic design, a form of art, or game development in a successful way? It would be hard to start a career like that without any prior connections.

What advice would you give to an aspiring graphic designer?
What majors should I take for graphic design? What can I do as a graphic designer? What all do I need to know?

Are there any careers you can get in graphic design without going to college?
I want a career in graphic design but I don't want to attend college unless I have to.

What are the classes I should take in high school if I wanna do graphic design when I'm older?
Is there any good classes to take in high school if I want to be a graphic designer?

What does a career in graphic design entail?
I have started doing some graphic designing lately during the summer of 2022, making overlays and some slides for my streamer friends. I might wanna get into this professionally, but for now, am preparing to do this as a side thing. But what does being a professional graphic designer look like...

What do I need to know before becoming a graphic designer?
Are there specific qualifications you need to become a good graphic designer? And besides having a great eye for design, are there any other skills I need to acquire?

Is Graphic Design the career for me?
Next year I'm planning to get a certificate in Graphic Design. Problem is I'm not creative or artistic. I really love art. I'm thinking of teaching myself to draw ect. I struggle to think outside the box and scared I will fail next year. I wonder if studying further is necessary and should I...

What do people look for in a graphic designer?
I want to know what kinds of skills/qualifications employers look for when hiring a graphic designer.

What should you major in if you are interested in video editing and graphic design.
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what is the process of becoming a professional graphics designer.
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