Are you a graphic design major who is worried about your future job prospects? If so, you are definitely not alone. Almost all college graduates worry about earning a living at what they love to do. Fortunately, graphic design majors have a bright future ahead of them. According to the Department of Labor and statistics, the field of graphic design is expected to grow fast in this decade. Here are some important projections to help you plan ahead as a graphic designer.
According to the Department of Labor and statistics, graphic design will continue to expand in this decade. However, it is important to know that competition for jobs is also expected to grow. What can you do to prepare yourself for the competitive job market of tomorrow? Graphic designers with a Bachelor s degree will have more luck finding full time jobs in the graphic art and design field. Graphic designers with advance knowledge of computer design software are also expected to prosper in the growing market. What else can you do to prepare yourself for tomorrow s job market? Research shows that individuals with animation experience and Web site design experience will have an easier time finding employment in this field.
Just how fast is the graphic design market expected to grow? According to statistics, graphic design is expected to grow about ten percent in the coming years. As the demand for quality graphic design continues to grow, more publishers, computer design firms, an advertising agencies will enlist the creativity of new graphic designers. Individuals with the most number of transferable skills will have the easiest time finding employment.
Unfortunately, younger graphic designers just entering the field are bound to face disappointing trends that have plagued the industry. The current trend is for basic graphic design work, such as layout, to be sent overseas where graphic designers can do it for less money. Graphic designers attempting to enter the graphic design field in these entry level positions may find it harder. The competition for higher level graphic design jobs is projected to increase significantly, pointing again to how important candidates must learn to supplement their basic design education and skills with fluid knowledge of web site design and other related skills.
What can you expect to earn as a graphic designer in the coming years? The median annual income for graphic designers is $39,900. The lowest ten percent of this group earns less than $25,000, while the middle fifty percent earns somewhere in between $30,000 and $53,000. The numbers vary according to graphic design work and industry. Graphic designers specializing in design services earned $43,000. For those working in advertising and related industries, the median salary is $41,000. Graphic designers working in print, newspaper, directory publishers, periodicals and books earn around $34,000. Graphic designers working in printing and related services earn around $33,000. For those working in newspaper publishing, the annual pay is around $31,500.
How can you receive the highest compensation and increase your job outlook in the current graphic design market? You can do several things, including learning as many new programs and skills. With competition expected to reach an all time high, young graphic design students are encouraged to attend many hands on classes and get real world experience before graduation.
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