Hands-on
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Graphic Designers
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.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
- Use computer software to generate new images.
- Prepare digital files for printing.
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
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3.4 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2023-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2023-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2023-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2023-08
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2023-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2023-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2023-08
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2023-08
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2023-08
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2023-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2023-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design →
Design and Visual Communications, General →
Commercial and Advertising Art →
Industrial and Product Design →
Explore all related study fields →Source & methodology
O*NET-SOC code 27-1024.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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