_____ Artistic Occupations: Graphic Designers
bend, laminate, arrange, and fasten individual or
mixed raw and manufactured materials and products
to form works of art. Monitor events, trends, and
other circumstances, research specifi c subject areas,
attend art exhibitions, and read art publications to
develop ideas and keep current on art-world activi-
ties. Study diff erent techniques to learn how to apply
them to artistic endeavors. Render drawings, illus-
trations, and sketches of buildings, manufactured
products, or models, working from sketches, blue-
prints, memory, models, or reference materials. Cre-
ate sculptures, statues, and other three-dimensional
artwork, using abrasives and tools to shape, carve,
and fabricate materials such as clay, stone, wood,
or metal. Create sketches, profi les, or likenesses of
posed subjects or photographs, using any combina-
tion of freehand drawing, mechanical assembly kits,
and computer imaging. Develop project budgets for
approval, estimating time lines and material costs.
Study styles, techniques, colors, textures, and mate-
rials used in works undergoing restoration to ensure
consistency during the restoration process. Shade
and fi ll in sketch outlines and backgrounds, using a
variety of media such as water colors, markers, and
transparent washes, labeling designated colors when
necessary. Collaborate with engineers, mechanics,
and other technical experts as necessary to build and
install creations.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 03. Arts and Com-
munication. Work Group: 03.04. Studio Art. Other
Jobs in " is Work Group: Craft Artists; Potters,
Manufacturing.
Skills: Management of Financial Resources; Equip-
ment Selection; Operations Analysis; Repairing;
Equipment Maintenance; Installation; Complex
Problem Solving; Mathematics.
Education and Training Programs: Visual and
Performing Arts, General; Art/Art Studies, Gen-
eral; Fine/Studio Arts, General; Drawing; Painting;
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. Related Knowl-
edge/Courses: Fine Arts; Design; Sales and Mar-
keting; Production and Processing; Economics and
Accounting; Communications and Media.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; contaminants; stand-
ing; using hands on objects, tools, or controls; repet-
itive motions.Foreign Language and Literature
Teachers, Postsecondary
! e primary personality type for this occupation is Social.
Look for the description among the Social jobs.Graphic Designers
! Personality Code: ARE
! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $41,280
! Beginning Wage: $25,090
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 9.8%
! Annual Job Openings: 26,968
! Self-Employed: 25.3%
! Part-Time: 16.7%Design or create graphics to meet specifi c com-
mercial or promotional needs such as packaging,
displays, or logos. May use a variety of media to
achieve artistic or decorative eff ects. C r e a t e d e s i g n s ,
concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of
layout principles and esthetic design concepts. Deter-
mine size and arrangement of illustrative material and
copy and select style and size of type. Confer with cli-
ents to discuss and determine layout designs. Develop
graphics and layouts for product illustrations, com-
pany logos, and Internet Web sites. Review fi nal lay-
outs and suggest improvements as needed. Prepare
illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing
them with clients or supervisors and making neces-
sary changes. Use computer software to generate new
images. Key information into computer equipment
to create layouts for client or supervisor. Maintain
archive of images, photos, or previous work prod-ucts. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who Artistic–
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