Andy Clover discussing ideas for an advertising promotion with a client
Graphic designers create artwork, such as logos, packaging, advertising or posters, for the promotion or development of goods, services and ideas. They may also design artwork and/or layout for fabrics, magazines, websites and other publications, or help to develop television advertisements.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaihoahoa whakairoiro kaupapa ko te hanga mahinga toi, pera i te waihanga moko, takai, panui hokohoko, panui whakaahua ranei hei toko ake, hei whakahiato ranei i etahi rawa, ratonga, aria ranei. Ka hoahoa pea hoki ratou i nga mahinga toi, ka whakarite takotoranga hoki/ranei e pa ana ki nga papanga, puka mohani, ipurangi hoki, me etahi atu whakaputanga - ka awhina ranei ki te whakahiato panui hokohoko mo te pouaka whakaata.
Entry Requirements
To become a graphic designer it is preferable to have a tertiary qualification in graphic design, media arts or visual communication.
Pay
Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for graphic designers in 2008 was about $50,679, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $57,000, while the lowest-paid 25% earned an average
Job Outlook
Graphic design jobs are becoming harder to find, as businesses are cutting back on hiring because of the economic recession.
