Career

Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators

Design & Architecture

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,502

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

51,700

Growth

Decline

Overview

Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Graphic Designer
mdi-briefcase-variant Illustrator
mdi-briefcase-variant Multimedia Designer
mdi-briefcase-variant Web Designer

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
  • undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
  • formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
  • preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
  • negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
  • selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
  • detailing and documenting the selected design for production
  • supervising or carrying out production in the chosen mediamay archive information for future client use.

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Diploma of Graphic Design *
  • Diploma of Visual Arts
  • Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies
More about VET

University

  • Bachelor of Digital Media
  • Bachelor of Graphic Design
More about University

Industry

Design & Architecture

Are you passionate about design? There is a vast array of career paths in this industry. From architecture, fashion, or graphic design, this career path is suited to people who are creative, highly motivated and driven to create great things.Undertaking a career in design requires focus and discipline, and patience. You’ll also need good communication skills to engage with clients, understanding their objectives and communicate your ideas.If you’ve got a creative flair then this career path might be for you!

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