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do graphic designers usually work alone, if not, how many people do they work along with?
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Sofía’s Answer
It depends, if you are working on your own or you are part of a big corporation. If you are working for a company, maybe you'll have the chance to work with other designer in the same project, but you will possibly work with peers from other cross-functional areas.
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Vineeth’s Answer
Designers will almost always work as part of a team. Graphic designers rarely work alone. They are often part of a creative team collaborating with clients to come up with the best possible solution. Your professional circle will invariably include specialists, copywriters, marketers, and advertisers.
Designers working together is called Working In-house , usually its small teams. In-house designers tend to be generalists, possessing a broad range of general design skills in order to meet all the creative needs of the company. Working in-house for one company allows you to grow and explore an in-depth understanding of one brand and its goals in a way that agency work could never allow you to do.
Designers working together is called Working In-house , usually its small teams. In-house designers tend to be generalists, possessing a broad range of general design skills in order to meet all the creative needs of the company. Working in-house for one company allows you to grow and explore an in-depth understanding of one brand and its goals in a way that agency work could never allow you to do.
Great explanation. I'd like to add that your design team might not be part of your direct team. You may collaborate with other designers at the company who are technically part of a different team.
Also, agency work can be a great experience as you may collaborate with others on a project or work on separate projects individually. This is more fast-paced and constantly changing projects versus in-house design.
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Ellen’s Answer
Hi Nason
Good responses already from professionals in graphic design. The point is, graphic designers work in many different settings, from working on their own as free-lancers, to working for businesses, publishing houses, newspapers, magazines, tech companies, government agencies, and other places with art departments, to large independent design studios, to smaller independent design studios.
Its a good question to think about, especially when you start thinking about what kind of work environment you would like. Do you like working on your own, or do you like having the stimulation of working with others? Think about your high school or college experience...did you like being in a large high school with lots of students, or did you ever wish you had a smaller school? (Or the other way around). Be sure to check this aspect out when you do research on places to apply for a job. As a student, you often have the opportunity to intern with experienced graphic designers, and this can give you a taste of what type of environment best fits your work style, so be sure to take advantage of internship opportunities.
Good responses already from professionals in graphic design. The point is, graphic designers work in many different settings, from working on their own as free-lancers, to working for businesses, publishing houses, newspapers, magazines, tech companies, government agencies, and other places with art departments, to large independent design studios, to smaller independent design studios.
Its a good question to think about, especially when you start thinking about what kind of work environment you would like. Do you like working on your own, or do you like having the stimulation of working with others? Think about your high school or college experience...did you like being in a large high school with lots of students, or did you ever wish you had a smaller school? (Or the other way around). Be sure to check this aspect out when you do research on places to apply for a job. As a student, you often have the opportunity to intern with experienced graphic designers, and this can give you a taste of what type of environment best fits your work style, so be sure to take advantage of internship opportunities.
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Pamela’s Answer
It will definitely depend on the role and company. You could be working as the solo graphic designer, under an art/creative director or a marketing lead such as the VP of Marketing. You could be working on a team of 2-3 or much more. Usually job postings will give you an idea of who you report to, or how large your team will be. If they do not, this is absolutely a question you could ask! Even if you work on a small design team, there will most likely always be other stakeholders who you work with to get feedback from or generate ideas for.
I personally work in-house at a company. I work with 1 other graphic designer, and my boss is also a graphic designer. I help manage 1-2 freelance designers who work remotely. Usually the graphic designers all work on their own projects with various stakeholders/project managers. A handful or so of times a year all the graphic designers will end up working on larger projects together.
I personally work in-house at a company. I work with 1 other graphic designer, and my boss is also a graphic designer. I help manage 1-2 freelance designers who work remotely. Usually the graphic designers all work on their own projects with various stakeholders/project managers. A handful or so of times a year all the graphic designers will end up working on larger projects together.