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How do I get a job in graphic design that focuses more on illustration?
I am in my third year of college with a major in graphic design and a minor in marketing. I would like to focus more on digital illustration rather than logo or web design. How would I go about presenting myself to a prospective job? What should I expect from the work environment? What will the work flow be like? I haven't been able to get an internship so I'm completely blind to all of this. #graphic-designer #graphic-design #illustrator #adobeprograms
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Mara’s Answer
I'd advise you to put everything into your portfolio, that you're proud of, and which shows your strengths. You can highlight/feature the illustration category, so that it is top of mind as people browse your site. I've found that in smaller companies, you can do more illustration- even in marketing design! A lot of young startups are still establishing their brands, and those would be a great opportunity to incorporate illustration into your everyday work, while giving that edge to the brand. Illustration is really popular these days, and you can do it anywhere!
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Donal’s Answer
I would recommend you build a portfolio that has no logos if you do not want to do logos! Ensure you show what you want to do. If your online portfolio is showcasing your strengths then the work will follow. Determine which illustration heavy industry you want to specialise in... advertising, education/e-learning (big demand for illustrators), instructional design, signage, comics, storybooks etc and develop some work or pieces that complement or appeal to those.
Other suggestions are to partner with a graphic designer, so your can show more than illustrations but also collaboration and composition, and then target some imaginary, friends, family or volunteer/charity work to build out a portfolio before a job... portfolio in illustration is essential.
Other suggestions are to partner with a graphic designer, so your can show more than illustrations but also collaboration and composition, and then target some imaginary, friends, family or volunteer/charity work to build out a portfolio before a job... portfolio in illustration is essential.
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Bashar’s Answer
Hello dear,
When you have something specific you are good at is a great thing, but always keep your mind open to all design aspects and brand identity creation.
first things first,prepare your portfolio to present your ideas at the best way and i'd advise you to use Behance.
When applying to jobs always consider that you want something around the digital illustration which means you want something like designing characters or creating environments or making scenes ready to animate or games creator agencies.
If you want to get a job, work on your soft skills also which is a very important part in the new world business and the new normal.
Create a LinkedIn account! that's an important thing to do and make sure your profile is very presentable and has the right info about you.
When you have something specific you are good at is a great thing, but always keep your mind open to all design aspects and brand identity creation.
first things first,prepare your portfolio to present your ideas at the best way and i'd advise you to use Behance.
When applying to jobs always consider that you want something around the digital illustration which means you want something like designing characters or creating environments or making scenes ready to animate or games creator agencies.
If you want to get a job, work on your soft skills also which is a very important part in the new world business and the new normal.
Create a LinkedIn account! that's an important thing to do and make sure your profile is very presentable and has the right info about you.
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Sabrina’s Answer
To get more "real world" experience I highly recommend volunteering on Catchafire https://www.catchafire.org/. Non-profits need graphic work and illustration and you are interviewed and "hired" for a specific project so you can try different areas or focus in a specific niche. You gain work experience, pieces for your portfolio, and hopefully a glowing recommendation. It also helps hone your communication skills because they are paramount to a good work experience on both ends, and of course you a helping out a great cause in the process.