Graphic designer

Graphic designer
A graphic designer working digitally on a logo design
Occupation
NamesGraphic designer
Occupation type
Profession
Activity sectors
Advertising, book design, branding, illustration, page layout, typography, webcomic, web design, programming, digital animation, 3D modeling
Description
CompetenciesTechnical knowledge, cultural relevance
Related jobs
Production artist, graphic artist, website designer, desktop publishing
Gabriel and Maxim Shamir, important Latvian-Israeli graphic designers of the 20th century
Isotype of the Bauhaus School. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, it is considered the birthplace of the design profession.

A graphic designer is a professional who practices the discipline of graphic design, either within companies or organizations or independently. They are professionals in design and visual communication, with their primary focus on transforming linguistic messages into graphic manifestations, whether tangible or intangible.[1][2] They are responsible for planning, designing, projecting, and conveying messages or ideas through visual communication.[3] Graphic design is one of the most in-demand professions with significant job opportunities, as it allows leveraging technological advancements and working online from anywhere in the world.[4]

Generally, a graphic designer works in areas such as branding, corporate identity, advertising, technical and artistic drawing, multimedia, etc. It is a profession that exposes individuals to various academic fields during their university career,[5][6][7] because they need to understand human anatomy, psychology, photography, painting and printing techniques, mathematics, marketing, digital animation, 3D modeling, and some professionals even complement their skills with programming,[8] providing a comprehensive view of a company by addressing the three essential factors evaluated: structure, team, and product.[9]

Graphic designers can work with singular clients or multiple people including collaborations. This is where communication is crucial because misunderstandings can lead to setbacks. [10]

Professional requirements for graphic designers vary from one place to another. Designers must undergo specialized training, including advanced education and practical experience (internship) to develop skills and expertise in the workplace, which is necessary to obtain a credential that allows them to practice the profession.[11][12] Practical, technical, and academic requirements to become a graphic designer vary by country or jurisdiction, although the formal study of design in academic institutions has played a crucial role in the overall development of the profession.[13][14][15]

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