CA13 Graphic Artist/Graphic Designer
 
Reports to: Various - depending on type of employing firm. Graphic Artists/Designers are employed by advertising agencies, publishers, printers, pre-press houses and design studios.

Main objectives: To design graphic illustrations which can be for advertisements, illustrations for printed articles. Can include the design of an entire publication such as a magazine.

Typical functions and responsibilities:
  • Designing and illustrating from a specific brief using a computer.
  • Creating illustrations from a concept.
  • Liasing with customers over design.
  • Being responsible for the administrative/clerical aspects of the design process.
  • Adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Understanding pre-press procedures.

Typical qualifications and experience: Completion of a graphic design course at a technical institute. Able to operate a number of design applications (four as a minimum) and to liase effectively with customers.

 
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