AVERAGE SALARY
$40 - $90k
SKILLS DEMAND
medium
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
7 461
What is a Graphic designer
A graphic designer has a varied and transferable skill set that enables them to effectively communicate the needs and wants of their clients into completed artwork and designs.
Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Client facing meetings and brief presentations
- Preparation of sketches, layouts and templates
- Research and design development
- Assessment of production methods to match the client’s needs, requirements and budget
- Assessment and presentation of production materials and paper stock options for clients
- Design and develop a wide range of digital and print collateral and other related materials
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Graphic Designers will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Meticulously organised with strong planning skills
- Independently motivated
- Strategic problem solvers
- Creative and artistic
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well with deadlines under pressure
- Personable with the ability to accept feedback and criticism
- Strong people skills
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Work Experience Pathways
- Design, art or creative roles
- Marketing or advertising work
- Experience in the print industry
- Media production or publishing experience
- Typography, font and layout experience
- Web design or agency experience
- Roles in film or multimedia
Subject Pathways
- Maths
- English
- Art History
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Design & Visual Communication
- Graphics and digital technology
- Te Reo Māori
- Chemistry
- Biology
