Graphic Designers

What do they do?

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.

What kind of training is available in North Dakota?

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Field of Study
Commercial And Advertising Art
Digital Arts.
Graphic Design
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

Job Openings in North Dakota by Year

What does the North Dakota market look like for this occupation?

$47,900.00
Median Salary (2024)
Higher than 27% of ND Occupations
$23.03
Median Hourly (2024)
Higher than 29% of ND Occupations
0.34%
Short Term Yearly Change (2026)
Higher than 33% of ND Occupations
0.40%
Long Term Yearly Change (2033)
Higher than 38% of ND Occupations

What are some of the daily tasks?

  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
  • Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
  • Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
  • Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.
  • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
  • Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
  • Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
  • Research new software or design concepts.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
  • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
  • Use computer software to generate new images.

What work experience does someone ususally need?

None

What is the typical on-the-job training?

None

What is the entry level education?

Bachelor's degree