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.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
