Details Report for:
27-1024.00 - Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Sample of reported job titles: Artist, Designer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Online Producer, Production Artist, Publications Designer
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Computer aided design CAD software
— Autodesk AutoCAD
; Bentley MicroStation
; Dassault Systemes CATIA; PTC Creo Parametric (see all 9 examples)
- Customer relationship management CRM software — Oracle Eloqua
- Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
; Structured query language SQL
- Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
; Microsoft Publisher; QuarkXPress (see all 6 examples)
- Development environment software — Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript; Verilog
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic mail software — IBM Notes
- Enterprise application integration software — Extensible markup language XML
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
; Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite; Microsoft Visio
; Trimble SketchUp Pro
(see all 10 examples)
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Music or sound editing software — Avid Pro Tools
- Object or component oriented development software — jQuery
- Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Google Drive
; Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Apple macOS
- Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Nuance OmniPage Professional
- Presentation software — Apple iWork Keynote; Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sales and marketing software — Google AdWords
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
; Apple Final Cut Pro; MAXON CINEMA 4D; YouTube
(see all 6 examples)
- Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Facebook
; LinkedIn
; Social media sites
(see all 6 examples)
- Web platform development software — AJAX
; Drupal
; Hypertext markup language HTML
; JavaScript
(see all 10 examples)
- Word processing software — Google Docs
; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Design layouts for print publications.
- Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
- Confer with clients to determine needs.
- Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
- Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
- Review art or design materials.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Maintain records, documents, or other files.
- Research new technologies.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-2011.00 | Advertising and Promotions Managers |
17-1021.00 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ![]() |
27-1011.00 | Art Directors |
27-1014.00 | Special Effects Artists and Animators |
27-1025.00 | Interior Designers |
27-4032.00 | Film and Video Editors ![]() |
43-9031.00 | Desktop Publishers |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $25.05 hourly, $52,110 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 281,500 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 22,700 |
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Top industries (2019) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (27% employed in this sector)
Manufacturing (15%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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