• Creativity, style, and conceptual ability
• Good judge of quality
• Accurate in developing written materials
• Can use words and pictures easily to clearly present information
• Can tolerate criticism and be flexible and responsive to clients' wishes
• Can visualize finished designs and two- dimensional images
• Can compare visually and distinguish colors, shapes and shades

Salary Range:

Related Occupations:

• Art directors
• Computer graphic specialists
• Designers & graphic artists
• Layout & digital pre-press artists
• Industrial designers
• Fashion merchandisers
• Illustrators

Graphic Artists and Designers inform and persuade through images, designing and preparing camera- ready copy for all types of printed materials including business cards, stationery, brochures, advertising, packaging, and book covers. They also produce signs, architectural graphics, and images for film, television, video and computer programs.

Experience:
A minimum of two years of graphics study at a community college, with computer art courses recommended.

Skills - Knowledge of:

• Artists' tools
• Computer graphics programs
• Digital pre-press & layout design
• Drawing & graphic styles
• Paper & ink types & characteristics
• Proofreading
• Photographic & printing techniques

Employment Outlook:
Designers with computer and desktop publishing skills, good technical training and creative flair will be in great demand with faster than average job growth projected in California.

Where the Jobs Are:

• Advertising agencies & architects
• Graphic design firms
• Advertising departments
• Corporate communications
• Web design firms & multimedia house
• Magazines & newspapers
• Fashion designers & large retail stores
• Publishing companies & printing firms
• Motion picture & television studios
• Mail order houses
• Textile manufacturers
• Freelance employment

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Candice Lopez
Office: T-310-A
Telephone: (619) 388-3560
 

Candice Lopez, | Phone: 619-388-3560, | T-310-A