Career questions tagged graphic-designer


What are some of the biggest challenges Graphic designers face today?
What are some of the biggest challenges Graphic designers face today? I'm considering going into graphic design, but I'm hesitant due to the use of AI.

How Does Someone with a Degree in Visual Communications Build Up their Clientele?
I am looking into applying for a degree in visual communications at a nearby community college this fall. I would like to use this knowledge to become a graphic designer. But what do I do after I graduate?

What is the likelyhood that i will get a job in graphic design within 1 year after graduation?
As an incoming college freshman, I would like some insight into my potential career prospects post graduation. If there is significant difficulty finding jobs, I would like to know ahead of time to be able to plan accordingly.

How do you know what your rates should be when you start out as a freelancer in the graphic design field #Spring25?
Let's say I wanted to freelance instead of working for a company. What should be a good rate to start at? Also, how would I get my work out there? Is social media the only way, or are there other ways as well?

Are graphic designers freelance or are there businesses that hire them?
Do they work for a specific company? Are they more successful freelance? What does a day in the life of a graphic designer look like exactly and how do they manage to get assignments done efficently?

What are specific actions and/or skills to acquire that could make getting a job as a graphic designer easier post college graduation?
I am currently a 17 year old high school senior whom is about to graduate by the end of May. I am very passionate about Graphic Design and want to continue with it after high school, however I am concerned whether I will stand out enough to employers to find a job after college. I have been certified in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro and have been a part of my school's video production team for the last 2 years as well as communications club for all 4 years.

What is the best way to network as an aspiring graphic designer?
Which organizations or events in NYC are best for meeting other designers?

What kind of laptop should I buy for college?
I'm majoring in studio art with an emphasis on illustration, as we all do graphic design. My minor is in art therapy, and I'm also taking gen-ed classes. I'll be attending Minnesota State University Moorhead this coming fall as a freshman.

For graphic designers, what exactly propelled you to take the job?
Just curious as to what exactly made you want to take this job. A family member or a friend, or just because of a hobby? Just curious.

Graphic Designers: How hard exactly is your job?
As an amateur artist wanting to pursue a career in graphic design, I was just wondering how hard or easy the job really is.

What is it like getting work as a graphic designer And what type of work is normally done? #Spring25?
I am a collage student looking into working in the graphic design field and i would love to know what its like to look for a job and what the work can entail

I am planning to double major in graphic design and digital marking. Will AI technology limit my future job prospects? I am passionate about my career choice but don't want to make a mistake and then have a hard time finding a job because companies are using AI.
Thank you for your advice.

pros and cons of being a graphic designer
I need to know some real pros and cons of being a graphic designer for a research project. Perhaps it involves some common problems that you struggle with.

What do I need to do to become a successful digital artist?
I am currently in a position where I can not go to college, because of an undiagnosed learning disability. I also have some physical disabilities that limit my mobility, and keep me bedridden most of the day. I on the other hand am very confident in my ability to develop my artistic skills. I am teaching myself blender, from modeling to animation. I have done some graphic design projects, and I am good at digital art in general. I need to learn how to market my skills when I don't have a piece of paper that says I am good at something, nor official job experience.

Is it possible to be a graphic designer if we choose fashion studies with humanities??
I am a tenth grade student studying in Dubai and I wanted to if we could be a graphic designer if we choose humanities with fashion studies. Will fashion studies prepare me to be a graphic designer and is there potential in graphic designing? And how many years it will take me to complete this course in university and what degree do I need for it.

What inspired you to choose your current career ?
I’m torn between pursuing a career in film or graphic design. I’m currently taking filmmaking and photojournalism classes and genuinely love both, but I feel like I need to choose one path.

I'm planning on majoring in graphic design- are there any specific skills that I need?
I've recently been looking into graphic design, and I was curious as to what specific skills were necessary for graphic design, and what skills I may learn after the fact? Are there specific websites that I need to get familiar with?

What is the best career pathway to be a graphic designer?
I'm wondering which pathway will lead me to the most successful.

When going into graphic design should I be looking to work for a company or sell my work to companies?
What is the best way to become a trusted graphic designer

I currently starting high school, and have been receiving a class on how to prepare for your future, and I want to follow a career path that has to with art. I'm talking about something like becoming a filmmaker, graphic designer or architect.?
I currently starting high school, and have been receiving a class on how to prepare for your future, and I want to follow a career path that has to with art. I'm talking about something like becoming a filmmaker, graphic designer or architect.

I am in the start of my career as a web designer and need help just finding a job. Are there job out there that are available strickly for someone who wants to just design website?
I am a web Designer starting out. need help in developing my career and getting a job

How do I begin a career in graphic design with a college degree, but no experience?
I've been trying to get into the graphic design field, but no luck. I do not have a portfolio and not very much professional experience. How do I land an entry level position?

Why choose graphic design for a major in college?
What are the benefits of majoring in graphic design?

what are your strengths as a senior graphic designer?
as a person who draws rarely and not consistently, I suffer from constant art blocks.

How can someone be a professional designer?
How can someone be a professional designer in the field of graphic design, website development, application designer, and software designer

I’m a 13 year old and I want to be a graphic designer. What do I do?
Hi I’m a 13 year old and I want to be a graphic designer and I don’t what to do. My school doesn’t really have that many courses on it. They have Media, 3D art and Yearbook, etc. I really want to know what to do

Is a graphic design degree with a concentration in marketing better than just a graphic design degree?
Hi! I am a freshman at a community college currently and am trying to decide on a major for when I transfer to a four-year college. The Graphic design degree with marketing has more marketing classes of course. I am curious if that would boost my job availability or not so much. I enjoy the art side of graphic design and love to write so I am wondering if the marketing concentration would be beneficial.

What is the career planning for a graphic designer?
am a college student studying graphic design.

What are possible ways to become a good game designer/developer/game-creator?
Ways to become amazing game developer.