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Graphic Designer

Create visual concepts to communicate ideas.

business Office payments Avg: R25,000

description Overview

Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.

schedule A Day in the Life

09:30

Client Briefing

11:00

Drafting Concepts

14:00

Refining Designs

16:00

Preparing Print Files

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Designer

0-2

Step 2

Mid-Weight Designer

3-5

Step 3

Senior Designer

5+

Step 4

Art Director

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 15,000 - R 50,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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school

Diploma in Graphic Design

Damelin

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