Graphic Design
Publication Designer:
job description: A Publication Designer specializes in the layout of content in published materials.
necessary skills: To become a Publication Designer you need to educate yourself on typography, proper color principles, proper layout design, and become knowledgable in the various graphic design programs.
educational requirements: Most people will major in Graphic Design or Communication Design. A portfolio is extremely necessary to show that you have experience.
an opportunity for growth: You could become a publication designer for a major magazine or newspaper.
employment providers: Magazines, Newspapers, Major Companies that have Websites.
starting salary- $23,000
maximum salary- $85,000
high school/ college skill builder- Help design the layout for school newspaper. Intern at a local newspaper or magazine.
Production Artist:
-need associates degree
-work with graphic design
-$50,000- 70,000 a year
- design labels for products, 1st step of graphic design field
Graphic Design:
-helps convey a message for a client by assembling images
-know design software
-bachelors degree
-entry level $26,000
Art Director:
-come of with the visual concept and coming up with idea using design concepts
-bachelors degree in fine arts or design, several years of experience
-starting at $25,000 and up to $120,000
Illustrator:
-create technical and non technical drawings for printed materials, commercial products and digital media
-degree in illustration or in related field
-artistic skills, technical, and social skills
-$30,000-$50,000
Web Designer:
-design web page for company
-4 year bachelor degree in any graphic field
-know how to you design software
-$45,000-$81,000
Package Designer:
-design packages and containers for products
-bachelors degree in industrial design or similar field
-$33,000-$75,000
Comic Book Artist:
-someone involved in creating a comic book or comic strip
-no degree needed
-draw detailed backgrounds and buildings, people, and action figures
-$12,000-$50,000
Computer Animation:
-use computer graphics to create images, use computer graphics, work with clients well
-$32,000-$99,000
-bachelors degree in related fields to animation, experience
Freelance Designer:
-works hands on with an employer for small amounts amounts of time
-no certain degree, recommended high school and college education
-average $57,000
-most freelancers work per hour
Storyboard Artist:
-make sketches for movie and production agencies
-be able to listen to director
-bachelors degree
-basic art courses, know about film
-$25,000-$80,000
Creative Director:
-manager of the department
-dont design
-design pitches, meet with the client
-degree within the field
-7-10 years experience
-$70,000-$150,000 depending on company size
AIGA:
-the professional association for design
-American Institute of Graphic Arts
-represent designers who are in the graphic field
-make publications for design
-gives good jobs to its members
PIAG:
-Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia
-voice of Georgia's printing industry
-support printing in state department
SPD:
-Society of Publication Designers
-established in 1965
-concentrate on visual concerns of printing and graphic design
-putting your work on their website exposes you to colleges and recruiters
-represent editors, art directors, designers
CopyWriter:
-write copy writes
-work with art directors
-$37,000-$70,000
-liberal arts or anything in the media field
Portrait Photographer:
-takes photos of individuals or groups at a studio or on location
-basic knowledge of photography, or degree in photography
-$26,000-$63,000
Documentary Photography:
-take photos of historical events
-discipline, adjust to uncomfortable surroundings
-$28,000-$75,000
-travel around the world to document events
-bachelor's degree
Advertising Photography:
-takes pictures for promotional materials
-work in digital media
-47,000-$200,000
-work may end up on billboards, magazines, etc.
-good skill set
Editorial Photography:
-take pictures for newspaper and magazines that convey a certain message
-$25,000-$55,000
-know how to take photos, high school, college not necessary
Fashion Photography:
-represent the works of fashion designers to the public
-work will end up being used for advertising
-work with models, various back drops, lighting, agents, art director
-good eye, artistic ability, knowledge in photo editing applications
-$50,000-$100,000+
-start off photographer's assistant
Photo Journalist:
-provide pictures for stories for news articles
-bachelors degree in photography
-work at a newspaper or magazine
-convey a clear truthful message
-$15,000-$50,000
APA:
-American Photographic Artists
-leading national organization run by and for photographers
-benefits members and make it easier to succeed, and help you reach your goal
Sports Photography:
-take picture in action of actual sport events
-bachelors degree in photography
-assist other photographers first
-$24,000+
PPA:
-Professional Photographers of America
-Association help members seek job opportunities
-Provide education, resources, and industry standards
NAPP:
-National Associations of Photoshop Users
-how to articles, tricks, reviews and tips to Photoshop
-help Photoshop users
NPPA:
-National Press Photographers Association
-Organization for visual media
-Publish in New Photographer magazine
-Support photographers and people in multi media or video
-Specific to photo journalism
