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Working As A Creative Designer

Thinking Creatively
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Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Mostly Sitting
Repetitive
Stressful
$77,393
Average Salary

What Does A Creative Designer Do At ICF Consulting Group, Inc.

* Develop creative concepts and graphics for marketing across multiple channels, including print reports, emails, and web designs.
* Work within established brand identity guidelines to maintain and build upon visual identity strategy.
* Work with client engagement and engineering teams to plan and design graphics to support behavioral energy programs.
* Manipulate and optimize graphics so that they can be used across platforms with varying requirements.
* Develop content for infographics and charts.
* Translate concepts, facts, and figures from documents and data summaries into charts and infographics that creatively tell a story.
* Supports business development, technical sales, and proposal activities

What Does A Creative Designer Do At Microsoft Corporation

* As a Creative Editor on the Microsoft Devices Design team, this person will provide a leading role in the creation of product launch films for the Hardware Devices business.
* In addition, they will help create high level content for launch events and will help shape and grow our capabilities as a visual design team to create highly impactful visual storytelling.
* The person for this position will have 3+ years working as a video editor.
* They should have a demonstrated ability for high quality filmmaking, a fresh look in concepting stories, and should have a growth mindset by learning new tools and techniques along the way.
* Knowledge and experience in the entire process of a video production pipeline is required.
* We are a small versatile team and often need to wear different hats depending on where we are in a project’s cycle.
* The ideal candidate should be able to adapt to a spontaneous and innovative creative process, thrive in collaborating and sharing new ideas, story exploration, video prototyping, as well as understand technical considerations.
* Above all, the candidate should have a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to create high level, thought provoking work

What Does A Creative Designer Do At General Motors

* Develop surfaces for physical and digital models throughout the GVDP
* Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements
* Comprehend program timelines and all relating model quality requirements
* Adhere to and assist in developing common GM Global Design processes / best practices
* Frequently assists studio personnel in developing solutions to engineering and design problems
* Knowledge of current trends in design, technology, production methods and materials
* Mentor others in achieving GVDP modeling standards and technical ability
* Attend appropriate program related meetings as defined by Sculpting Leadership
* Perform accurate assessment of surface quality (clay or digital)
* Adhere to corporate data management processes (TeamCenter, SharePoint, etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email, etc

What Does A Creative Designer Do At Verizon

* Hands on Graphic Designer creating multiple visual options for all assigned projects.
* Ability to work in a fast paced creative studio environment.
* Work with other Graphic Design teams on retail visual creative solutions.
* Play an active role within the IHA as a member of the 2D Creative Design Team.
* Ability to create impactful visual elements for our Retail fleet.
* Ability to quickly iterate new visual concepts/formats.
* Collaborates with other Graphic Designers to artfully build creative solutions to address specific project objectives.
* Plays an active role in contributing conceptual ideas in brainstorms or offline creative development.
* What we’re looking for...
* skills and Knowledge required
* Demonstrates proficient expertise in Graphic Design software and work processes.
* Understands design applications in traditional and emerging channels.
* Contributes in developing initial creative strategies to address core marketing and business objectives.
* Actively participates in the ideation process leveraging research, analytics and brand insights
* Produces work that adheres to brand standards, but also able to explore new interpretations of the brand and develops out-of-the-box approaches to grow the retail experience.
* Can take direction well from creative directors.
* Excellent attention to detail to ensure that work is on-time, on-budget and on-strategy

What Does A Creative Designer Do At Salesforce.Com, Inc.

* Assist in designing and building prototypes for customer presentations
* Presentation design: translate story to visuals
* Develop and maintain pattern libraries
* Balance phenomenal design with business goals and meeting tight deadlines
* Champion the value of design with account teams
* Learn how to apply design strategically

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How To Become A Creative Designer

Graphic designers usually need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field. Candidates for graphic design positions should demonstrate their creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is usually required. However, those with a bachelor’s degree in another field may pursue technical training in graphic design to meet most hiring qualifications.

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits about 320 postsecondary colleges, universities, and independent institutes with programs in art and design. Most schools include studio art, principles of design, computerized design, commercial graphics production, printing techniques, and website design. In addition, students should consider courses in writing, marketing, and business, all of which are useful in helping designers work effectively on project teams.

High school students interested in graphic design should take basic art and design courses in high school, if the courses are available. Many bachelor's degree programs require students to complete a year of basic art and design courses before being admitted to a formal degree program. Some schools require applicants to submit sketches and other examples of their artistic ability.

Many programs provide students with the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of their designs. For many artists, including graphic designers, developing a portfolio—a collection of design ideas that demonstrates their styles and abilities—is essential because employers rely heavily on a designer’s portfolio in deciding whether to hire the individual.

Graphic designers must keep up with new and updated computer graphics and design software, either on their own or through formal software training programs. Professional associations that specialize in graphic design, such as AIGA, offer courses intended to keep the skills of their members up to date.

Other Experience

Graphic designers often gain their initial experience through internships. It provides aspiring graphic designers an opportunity to work with designers and experience the design process from concept to completion while completing a design program.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Certification programs are generally available through software product vendors. Certification in graphic design software can demonstrate a level of competence and may provide a jobseeker with a competitive advantage.

Advancement

Experienced graphic designers may advance to chief designer, art director, or other supervisory positions.

Important Qualities

Analytical skills. Graphic designers must be able to look at their work from the point of view of their consumers and examine how the designs they develop will be perceived by consumers to ensure they convey the client’s desired message.

Artistic ability. Graphic designers must be able to create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to clients and consumers. They produce rough illustrations of design ideas, either by hand sketching or by using computer programs.

Communication skills. Graphic designers must communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information.

Computer skills. Most graphic designers use specialized graphic design software to prepare their designs.

Creativity. Graphic designers must be able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas to consumers. They develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning on behalf of their clients.

Time-management skills. Graphic designers often work on multiple projects at the same time, each with a different deadline.

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Creative Designer Career Paths

Creative Designer

Lead Designer Project Manager Product Manager

Brand Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Senior Graphic Designer Creative Director Marketing Director

Chief Marketing Officer

10 Yearsyrs

Design Director Senior Art Director

Creative Manager

6 Yearsyrs

User Interaction Designer Product Designer Art Director

Creative Services Director

8 Yearsyrs

Lead Designer Art Director

Creative Services Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Senior Graphic Designer Art Director Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Owner Marketing Consultant Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital Project Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Senior Designer Creative Director Marketing Director

Director Of Communications And Marketing

9 Yearsyrs

Web Graphic Designer Senior Graphic Designer Marketing Director

Director Of Digital Marketing

10 Yearsyrs

Creative Director Marketing Director General Manager

Director Of Sales

10 Yearsyrs

Design Manager Senior Project Manager Marketing Consultant

Head Of Marketing

6 Yearsyrs

User Interaction Designer Senior Web Designer Creative Director

Marketing And Creative Director

7 Yearsyrs

Design Consultant Design Director Creative Director

Marketing Communications Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Creative Director Adjunct Professor Senior Project Manager

Marketing Director

7 Yearsyrs

User Experience Designer Product Manager Marketing Consultant

Marketing Lead

6 Yearsyrs

Senior Designer Design Engineer Program Manager

Marketing Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Web Graphic Designer Project Manager Marketing Consultant

Marketing Strategist

6 Yearsyrs

Design Director Senior Project Manager Business Developer

Marketing/Business Development

8 Yearsyrs

Design Manager Program Manager Marketing Consultant

Online Marketing Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Design Consultant Design Manager Operations Manager

Senior Account Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Owner & Designer 5.7 years
Creative Director/Owner 5.2 years
Creative Director 4.2 years
Creative Director & Designer 3.9 years
Creative Services Designer 3.8 years
Graphic Design Manager 3.7 years
Graphic Designer/Production 3.6 years
Designer/Artist 3.5 years
Creative Services Specialist 3.4 years
Marketing Manager/Graphic Designer 3.4 years
Lead Designer 3.3 years
Graphic Designer/Coordinator 3.2 years
Advertising Designer 3.0 years
Creative Designer 3.0 years
Graphic Designer, Marketing 3.0 years
Graphic Design Consultant 3.0 years
Creative Manager 2.9 years
Lead Graphic Designer 2.9 years
Designer/Writer 2.8 years
House Designer 2.7 years
Creative Lead 2.7 years
Marketing Designer 2.6 years
Media Designer 2.5 years
Creative Specialist 2.5 years
Associate Graphic Designer 2.4 years
Freelance Designer 2.3 years
Visual Designer 2.2 years

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Creative Designer Demographics

Gender

Female
50.7%
Male
45.6%
Unknown
3.7%

Ethnicity

White
73.3%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Asian
11.0%
Unknown
2.4%
Black or African American
0.7%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
46.4%
French
12.5%
Mandarin
7.1%
Portuguese
5.4%
Chinese
5.4%
Japanese
5.4%
Vietnamese
3.6%
Korean
3.6%
Braille
1.8%
Cantonese
1.8%
Russian
1.8%
Persian
1.8%
Arabic
1.8%
Italian
1.8%

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Creative Designer Education

Schools

Savannah College of Art and Design
11.6%
Fashion Institute of Technology
10.9%
Academy of Art University
7.5%
University of Phoenix
6.8%
Iowa State University
5.4%
Pratt Institute-Main
4.8%
Florida State University
4.8%
Michigan State University
4.1%
School of Visual Arts
4.1%
College for Creative Studies
4.1%
Virginia Commonwealth University
4.1%
Parsons the New School for Design
4.1%
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
4.1%
University of North Texas
3.4%
Art Institute of California - Inland
3.4%
Rochester Institute of Technology
3.4%
Brigham Young University - Idaho
3.4%
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
3.4%
University of Florida
3.4%
Full Sail University
3.4%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
55.4%
Other
18.3%
Associate
10.9%
Masters
10.3%
Certificate
4.2%
Doctorate
0.7%
License
0.2%

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Real Creative Designer Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Senior Creative Designer	Faraday&Future Inc.	Gardena, CA	May 10, 2016	$150,000
Art Director, Creative Design	Directv LLC	New York, NY	Sep 10, 2014	$130,686 - $142,280
SR. Manager, Creative Design Operations	Apple Inc.	Culver City, CA	Aug 11, 2015	$130,000 - $150,000
Director of Creative Design	Swappy, Inc.	Providence, RI	May 25, 2015	$126,000
Lead Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Jan 12, 2016	$125,015
Senior Creative Program Designer	General Motors Company	CA	Aug 22, 2013	$125,000
Lead Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Feb 20, 2015	$125,000
Creative Designer Lead	Disney International Employment Services, Inc.	Glendale, CA	Nov 15, 2015	$118,580
SR. Creative Program Designer	General Motors Company	CA	Sep 04, 2015	$118,008
Creative Program Designer	General Motors Company	CA	Jun 26, 2015	$118,008
Creative Technology Designer	Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development, Inc.	Glendale, CA	Apr 12, 2016	$117,500
Senior Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Aug 25, 2016	$108,335
SR. Creative Program Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Aug 28, 2015	$108,000
Creative Designer	Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.	Glendale, CA	Oct 01, 2014	$107,187
Senior Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Jul 09, 2016	$89,660
Creative Designer	Innovative Business Group Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	May 01, 2016	$88,130
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Apr 09, 2016	$88,008
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Jul 09, 2016	$88,008
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Sep 09, 2016	$88,008
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Oct 01, 2014	$84,264
Creative Designer	Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.	Bay Lake, FL	Sep 01, 2015	$83,750
Senior Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	May 12, 2016	$82,959
Designer, Logo Creative	Viacom International, Inc.	New York, NY	Sep 21, 2013	$72,100
Associate Creative Designer	Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.	Glendale, CA	Sep 02, 2013	$71,543
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Jul 02, 2015	$70,692
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Oct 01, 2014	$70,692
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Aug 23, 2016	$70,500
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Sep 16, 2015	$70,500
Creative Designer	General Motors Company	Warren, MI	Aug 23, 2016	$70,056

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Top Skills for A Creative Designer

Top Creative Designer Skills

Company Website
Adobe Photoshop
Product Development

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Created company website displaying a portfolio gallery for internet traffic.
Prepare digital images to be inserted into publications and website using Adobe Photoshop.
Partner with product development staff on complete style life cycle as well as communicate with vendors overseas.
Create supporting visuals for internal marketing & client projects Contribute to creative department brainstorms
designed various collateral for clients including postcards, newsletters, posters, brochures, etc.