1. Cornell University
Ithaca, NY • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,188
Enrollment
15,105
A design specialist helps clients communicate an appealing image through digital, electronic, and print media. They design logos, brochures, signs, movie credits, and website graphics. Design specialists often work for advertising, marketing, and media management firms. They assess client problems and design graphic solutions to aid product branding and sales. They must be culturally sensitive in order to create images that are favorably received by consumers.
As a design specialist, your duties may vary according to your specialization. Design specialists work with computers and may also draw sketches. They choose artwork, colors, and type size to produce an effective visual image. Expertise in software graphics is required so you can design layouts and create animations effects are desirable.
Educational requirements include a bachelor's degree in graphic design. However, associate's degree and/or certificates from professional design schools may lead to entry-level jobs as well. For career advancement, the employer may require a bachelor's degree along with three or more years of work experience.
The average hourly salary for working in this capacity is $33.26, although you may be required to work flexibly, depending on the workload. The average annual salary amounts to $69,187. The career is projected to grow 4% and produce various opportunities across the United States.
