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Graphic designers make up the information workers alongside programmers, SEO optimisers and writers. 

OTHER RELATED/SIMILAR ROLES

Graphic artists are also known as video editors, photoshop editors, and designers.

WORKPLACE 

 You may work at web development companies, advertisement agencies, and product manufacturing companies. 

INVESTMENTS

Educational requirements and training 

You can be a graphic artist with just any course provided you have solid training in tools of the trade. You can have a more solid background if you finish a four-year course of fine arts offered in various universities, colleges and online schools. Although some companies may accept applicants who can demonstrate competencies in the use of the tools of the trade such as photoshop and premier.
 

Self-learning on online courses offered by online schools.

• Alison.com

• Edx.org

• Khan Academy

• Udemy.com 

• Coursera.com

Full time or in-house schooling offered by private and public universities and TESDA. Here are some of the degrees 
Schools - For more info, visit https://www.finduniversity.ph/graphic-design-schools/ 

Degrees

• AB in Multimedia Arts

• Associate in Multimedia Technologies

• Associate in Computer Graphics and Animation

• Computer-Aided Design and Drafting

• BS in Digital Illustration and Animation

• Master of Computer Graphics and Animation

• Diploma in Digital Arts & Design

Hardware

• Graphics tablet and pen

• External monitor

• Reliable internet connection

• Laptop or desktop capable of running video and graphics editing software. Minimum requirements for such computers include:

• 8-above Gigabytes of RAM

• Dedicated graphics card

• i5 upwards - i7, i9

SKILLS NEEDED

DUTIES

• Make concepts, graphics and layouts for company logos, product illustrations and websites.

• Liaise with clients to determine their budget and requirements.

• Suggest layouts and review outcomes if needed.

• Make social media posts and videos.

• Make infographic videos for marketing and online streaming media.

• Determine copy size and specifics such as colour, font and typeface.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

You might work in companies with air-conditioned offices similar to call centres. You could also work from home depending on 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Remunerations depend on the company size, location, skill level, experience and position. In the Philippines, a typical graphic artist may earn from 12, 000 to 30, 000 or more.

• High -        42, 700

• Average -     26, 900

• Low -         12, 400

Source: SalaryExplorer

Salary and benefits depend on the following factors:

• Company size

• Experience

• Skills set

• Proficiency for each graphic skills

PROS AND CONS

Pros

• Possible generous compensation depending on company size and experience.

• Less stressful work depending on workload.

• Creativity opportunity - You learn while being creative.

• Your skills and experiences are transferable. Most or all businesses use graphics for their communication.

• It feels great when someone appreciates your work and you see your hard work.

Cons

• Sedentary lifestyle - You will sit in front of your computer for 8 or more hours.

• A competitive market - More people are now training for graphic design and tools and so an increase in competition.

• Others will say your job is easy - Someone who doesn’t know about the intricacies of graphic design training will likely assume that making logos, posters and videos are easy as folding clothes.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRIES

Graphic designers work in the following industries and companies that need visual content (graphics and videos) for advertisement and communication. Possible industries include:

• Advertisement agencies

• Food and beverage

• Job search boards

• Marketing

• Public relations firms

• Real estate

What are the uses of graphic arts?

• Billboard ads

• Food and Beverage packaging

• Mug and plates

• Online streaming sites (Dailymotion, Youtube, Vimeo)

• Social media - Facebook, Twitter, Mix, Vkontakte and other social media sites

• Tarpaulin

• Television ads

CAREER PATH

Graphic artists may choose to explore these related fields by gaining experiencing and learning skills. Indeed, graphic artists can be versatile.

• Book publisher

• Brochure designer

• Ceramic designer

• Clothing designer

• Computer-Aided Designer

• Freelance worker

• Game designer

• Marketing Specialist

• Packaging designer

• Production artist

• Teachers 

• Textile designer

• User experience designer

• User interface designer

• Video editor

• Website designer

ROBOT AND AI REPLACEMENT CHECKER

Some websites dedicate themselves to providing readers or users with info on whether a specific job could be replaced by a robot or automated by AI. Here are the results from these sites.

• Willrobotstakemyjob.com           = 8% chances of being replaced or automated

• Replacedbyrobot.info                 = 1.5% chances of being replaced or automated

JOB  OUTLOOK

Disclaimer: This graph is an estimate and it doesn’t express absolute accuracy. The job market depends on the country’s economy and trends in information technology, advertising and marketing. 

There can be an increasing demand for graphic artists and designers as there will be always a need for visual art (images and videos). The job outlook may differ in different countries because of population size, supply and demand, school to students ratio and the variety of industries specific to a country. 

Source: Salaryexplorer.com