Is a Graphic Design Business for You?
By onslaught82
One of the better careers which is rapidly growing and slated to be one of the largest by 2014 is that of graphic design. Most career options for designers will be centered on graphic design, designing websites and computer animation. Competition will continue to be steep, even though many jobs are available for someone pursuing a career in that area. The reason for this is due to its popularity as an area of study, as a hobby, as a career and as a part time freelancing opportunity. For becoming a computer graphic designer you need a four year college degree or a Bachelors Degree. A two years college degree or Associates Degree can also get you some technical positions. Remember however that this type of career does not move ahead, without adding further educational qualifications. You must realize the importance of a formal education if you wish to carry on with this profession.
Close to a third of people who do computer graphic work, do it as independent freelancers. Half of all these freelancers also hold regular jobs in either a computer graphics company or other computer related profession. If you decide to opt for freelancing, it is a feasible option since there is a continuous stream of demand from smaller firms with computer graphic design requirements and who can not afford the fees of larger design companies.
There are several other career options in computer graphic design too. The career opportunities include the print industry like books and journals, advertising or electronic media like films and television. You could expect a steady stream of work if you seek a career in a specialist company. If you decide to work as a freelancer, you should be concerned mainly with keeping your clients happy, or with getting new projects.
A mere college degree and knowledge of your future goals are not enough if you wish to pursue this as a career though. You must continually develop your computer skills further along with the knowledge of using computer graphic software. You need to make a portfolio which is a collection of some of your best work. The portfolio content can be a deciding factor on whether you would get the job or would still be in the queue.
As soon as you finish your college and have made up your mind as to what you want to do, your aim should be to get that first entry level job to get your fot in the door of the profession. There are online job boards, online or print classified ads or the college or university placement desks, where you could get to know the available opportunities in graphic design jobs. Online job boards, classified ads as well as job for hire boards are also the main places where freelance job opportunities are displayed. Work for hire boards work better for design careers than other careers. Good luck in pursuing your graphic design career! - 18098
Close to a third of people who do computer graphic work, do it as independent freelancers. Half of all these freelancers also hold regular jobs in either a computer graphics company or other computer related profession. If you decide to opt for freelancing, it is a feasible option since there is a continuous stream of demand from smaller firms with computer graphic design requirements and who can not afford the fees of larger design companies.
There are several other career options in computer graphic design too. The career opportunities include the print industry like books and journals, advertising or electronic media like films and television. You could expect a steady stream of work if you seek a career in a specialist company. If you decide to work as a freelancer, you should be concerned mainly with keeping your clients happy, or with getting new projects.
A mere college degree and knowledge of your future goals are not enough if you wish to pursue this as a career though. You must continually develop your computer skills further along with the knowledge of using computer graphic software. You need to make a portfolio which is a collection of some of your best work. The portfolio content can be a deciding factor on whether you would get the job or would still be in the queue.
As soon as you finish your college and have made up your mind as to what you want to do, your aim should be to get that first entry level job to get your fot in the door of the profession. There are online job boards, online or print classified ads or the college or university placement desks, where you could get to know the available opportunities in graphic design jobs. Online job boards, classified ads as well as job for hire boards are also the main places where freelance job opportunities are displayed. Work for hire boards work better for design careers than other careers. Good luck in pursuing your graphic design career! - 18098
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