“I grew up with a love for animation and comic books that sparked an everlasting passion for art! There were so many paths I could choose from—illustrator, storyboard artist, animator, graphic novelist, and more! It was hard to pinpoint exactly what I wanted to do once I entered college. However, as I worked through my preliminary art classes, I realized that I wanted more from my art—to blend aesthetics with function. I wanted my art to inform and communicate with the public in ways that would serve them every day. I was able to find a job in the governmental sphere that checked all of these boxes and more! Now, my work engages our community by educating them on the many resources, programs, events, and more available to them! Every artist strives to make an impact and a difference, and now, I get to achieve that goal with everything I do!”

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Job Description

SOC Code: 27-1024

Graphic Designers design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such
as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.*

*Source: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Top Job Skills:

• Proficiency in adobe
• Customer service
• Conceptual Thinking
• Develop creative ideas
• Manage multiple design projects

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Design layout of art or product exhibits, print publications, displays, and/or promotional materials
  • Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work
  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations
• Interacting With Others
  • Confer with clients to determine need
  • Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs
  • Perform administrative or clerical tasks
• Information Input
  • Conduct market research
  • Research new technologies
• Work Output
  • Operate photographic developing or print production equipment
  • Maintain records, documents, or other files
  • Operate still or video cameras or related equipment

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Trident
• Midlands
• Greenville
• Worklink
• Pee Dee
• Catawba

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• HNTB
• Berkadia Proprietary Holding, LLC
• Coker University
• FASTSIGNS International, Inc.
• Founders Federal Credit Union

Related Occupations

• Desktop Publishers
• Art Directors
• Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
• Web and Digital Interface Designers
• Set and Exhibit Designers
• Video Game Designers

*Source: Online advertised jobs data

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