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If you like to imagine or create designs in your spare time, perhaps a career in graphic design will be right for you. You can learn graphic design on your own or go to a regular school. Volunteer for a local charity or apply as an apprentice to gain work experience. Create a portfolio that highlights your strengths, then apply to the local labor market and advertising agencies to find work.
Steps
Train to become a graphic designer
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Take as many computer and art classes at school as possible. Sign up for sketching, painting, photography, and printmaking classes at school. You also need to take computer classes like computer graphics, web design, and programming languages. These classes will give you a solid foundation to enter the profession of graphic design. [1] X Research Source
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Self-taught graphic design. Type “graphic design course outline” into the internet search bar. Download 2-3 outlines from college and university professors. Review student learning goals and textbooks that meet those goals. Select and purchase the textbooks you want to use. Set aside an hour a day to read and take notes. [2] X Research Source
- To learn the computer skills needed for a graphic design career, you can find online classes on YouTube, Hack Design, Tuts+ Design and Illustration Guides, and other websites.
- While this approach is cost-effective, having a degree or certificate can give you an edge when applying for a job.
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Sign up for an introductory course at your local community college and inquire about the school’s graphic design courses. The school will provide you with a list of courses and their tuition fees. You can also sign up for introductory courses. [3] X Research Sources
- Find out if colleges offer graphic design degrees.
- An introductory course will give you the basics of design theory and elements such as color, layout and print presentation.
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Study for an associate’s degree in graphic design. You can study for an associate’s degree at community colleges. With an associate’s degree, you can develop and sharpen your graphic design skills. Associate degrees typically focus on graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. [4] X Research Sources
- Knowing how to use these programs is important because graphic design is largely done digitally.
- It usually takes 2 years to get an associate’s degree in graphic design.
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Studying for a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. A bachelor’s degree in graphic design usually takes four years. Throughout the program, you will learn all the necessary computer skills and knowledge to become a successful graphic designer. You can also specialize your skills if you have a bachelor’s degree. [5] X Research Sources
- Areas of expertise in design include print presentation, book design, web design, logo design, branding and advertising, product packaging, electronic publishing, print and web production, and user experience design.
- A bachelor’s degree will give you an edge over other candidates when applying for a job.
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Take more drawing, writing and business classes. Drawing and writing skills are very useful in the graphic design profession. Besides that, you also need to learn how to showcase your graphic design skills by taking communication or marketing classes. If you plan to become a freelance graphic designer, you should also take some entrepreneurial classes. You can take these classes during your associate’s or bachelor’s degree. [6] X Research Source
- You can also sign up for these classes by course at community colleges.
Gain work experience
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Volunteer to serve at charities or nonprofits. Volunteering to do things like editing or creating logos, banners, prints and other graphic materials for charities is a great way to gain real-world experience while in high school or college. class. Contact local nonprofits and charities to see if they need a logo refresh or other design work. [7] X Research Sources
- Once you’ve mastered Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, you can volunteer.
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Apply as a trainee during high school or college. Search online for advertising or marketing agencies, including local agencies as well as large companies. Call or email them to ask if they accept interns. If so, ask about the standards they require. Apply for an internship in a paid and unpaid position for which you qualify. [8] X Research Sources
- For example, “Hello sir/madam. Please let me know if my company accepts graphic design interns. If yes, I would like to apply for an internship. Who should I send my application to? Thank you brother/sister.”
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Join the local graphic design community. Search for graphic design communities in college or university or online. After joining, you will begin to network with members of the community and let everyone know that you are looking for a job to gain experience to complement your portfolio. Maybe someone will put you in touch with a recruiter. [9] X Research Source
- Note that some communities may require membership fees.
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Tell friends and family that you are looking for work. Let them know you’re looking for an internship or entry-level position. Send them a copy of your application and a link to your portfolio or social media accounts. As such, they can easily introduce your information to potential employers. [10] X Research Source
- You should also let your classmates and social media contacts know that you are looking for opportunities to supplement your portfolio.
Create a competency profile
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Choose your best works. Avoid giving away everything you’ve done. Instead, choose the accomplishments you are most proud of. These products demonstrate your competence and confidence in your work. [11] X Research Source
- Include projects you initiate yourself and also work you have done at the request of specific clients.
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List different types of evidence. Choose works that demonstrate your skills in different areas, such as print presentation, web design or logo design. [12] X Research Source
- You should also choose products that demonstrate that you have worked for many different clients.
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Paraphrase your work in context. For each product, write down a paragraph or two that describes your client’s goals and how your design has met those goals. Talk about the inspiration behind the design and your creative process. Also, include any information about your success with the product. Present the information in the Microsoft Word text editor. [13] X Research Source
- For example, mention that customers are satisfied with your product and continue to contract with you, or talk about how your design has helped them increase sales.
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List all other additional skills. Create a page in your portfolio that showcases your skills and relevant work experience. This page can be placed at the top or bottom of your portfolio, depending on your arrangement. Remember to mention your ability to get work done on time, effective communication, teamwork, and other important career skills. [14] X Research Source
- Don’t forget to list your degrees or certificates on this page.
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Create a website for the job. Use a resume or business listing website like Carbonmade, Dunked, WordPress, Weebly, SquareSpace, or Portfpio Box to create a website for your work. You can also create your own website, but if you are not familiar, you should choose a supporting website so that you do not have to build from scratch. [15] X Research Source
- A website that showcases your best work will make browsing simpler and more appealing to everyone.
Work as a graphic designer
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Promote your work through online communities. Sign up as a member of an online design community. Create a profile and post your best works on the website. This is a great way to get feedback and improve work. [16] X Research Source
- Some of the famous online communities include DeviantArt, Behance and Dribble.
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Freelance work. If you want to freelance, you have to be prepared to find work on your own. Apply to local marketing agencies and advertising agencies that employ freelancers. Remember to get back in touch with the customer if it’s been more than a week and you haven’t received a response. [17] X Research Source
- As a freelancer, you’ll have to be able to do your own marketing, invoicing, and financial calculations.
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Use social media to find new customers. Create a work-specific Instagram or Facebook account. Post your best works on these sites. Be sure to include a link to your website so clients can glance at your resume and portfolio if they’re interested. [18] X Research Sources
- Start by adding friends, relatives, and colleagues as friends and get them to share your work with their followers.
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Work for a design company. Browse the websites of design firms or use job sites like LinkedIn or Indeed to find open positions. Select the starter jobs for which you qualify. Look for assistant jobs or jobs where you will be part of a team. Apply online or in person for positions for which you qualify. [19] X Research Source
- Usually you need basic graphic design knowledge and 1 to 2 years of experience to qualify for entry-level positions.
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Strive for a higher position. When working in the company, you learn to improve your professional skills. Besides, you should also practice leadership skills and ability to handle work. Get a part-time job, mentor others, volunteer as a project leader, and complete projects on time. [20] X Research Source
- These are great ways to show the company that you’re a hard worker and can take on additional responsibilities.
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If you like to imagine or create designs in your spare time, perhaps a career in graphic design will be right for you. You can learn graphic design on your own or go to a regular school. Volunteer for a local charity or apply as an apprentice to gain work experience. Create a portfolio that highlights your strengths, then apply to the local labor market and advertising agencies to find work.
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