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Career: Graphic Designers
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. |
100
|
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. |
100
|
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. |
100
|
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites. |
100
|
Use computer software to generate new images. |
100
|
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. |
97
|
Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. |
97
|
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer. |
97
|
Research new software or design concepts. |
93
|
Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services. |
90
|
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes. |
90
|
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. |
90
|
Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. |
62
|
Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. |
55
|
Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment. |
21
|
Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients. |
10
|
Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Thinking Creatively
|
72
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
70
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
66
|
Getting Information
|
66
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
62
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
59
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
57
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
53
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
51
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
47
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
46
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
46
|
Processing Information
|
45
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
44
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
43
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
42
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
41
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
40
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
39
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
37
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
34
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
32
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
31
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
30
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
26
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
24
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
17
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
13
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
9
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|