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Graphic Designer
It’s the Graphic Designer’s job to find the most effective way to communicate a company’s message in print, electronic, and film media using techniques that include layout, color, typography, illustration, photography, and animation. You also need to understand basic business concepts so that you can address client needs, which is always the first step in producing successful graphic communications.
At Baker, you receive all the training and tools you need to express your creative ability. Your instructors, all experienced graphic design practitioners, nurture your creative instincts as they guide you through a hands-on learning experience. You become adept at using specialized computer software to turn your ideas into business communications that work.
– Michelle Favoretto Vice President of Operations, Virtualeyes, LLCI don’t know if I would go to another school other than Baker to get students from, only because I see how focused the education is… the curriculum is based on what’s really needed in the industry, and that’s what I thought was awesome.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary for a Graphic Designer is about $45,300.
- Employment of Graphic Designers is expected to grow 10 percent through 2016, which is about as fast as average.
- About 25 percent of Graphic Designers are self-employed, and many do freelance work in addition to their salaried job.
- As demand increases for interactive media—Web sites, video games, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and other technology—those with knowledge of computer design software, particularly Web site design and animation training, will have the best opportunities.
- Experienced Graphic Designers in large firms may advance to Chief Designer, Art or Creative Director, or other supervisory positions.
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