Graphic Designers
SOC: 27-1024.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$61,300
per year
Mean Wage
$68,610
per year
Employment
214K
workers
Wage Range
$37,600 - $103,030
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
16 tasks analyzed
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
Use computer software to generate new images.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Research new software or design concepts.
Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. | - | - | - | |
| Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. | - | - | - | |
| Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. | - | - | - | |
| Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites. | - | - | - | |
| Use computer software to generate new images. | - | - | - | |
| Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes. | - | - | - | |
| Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer. | - | - | - | |
| Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. | - | - | - | |
| Research new software or design concepts. | - | - | - | |
| Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. | - | - | - | |
| Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. | - | - | - | |
| Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients. | - | - | - |
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