Graphic Design Career Resources
There is a wealth of knowledge related to the Graphic Design job market that can help you make better decisions about how to navigate your graphic design career. These resources provide the latest and most relevant information about jobs in graphic design.
Graphic Design Salary Information
Salaries for graphic designers can vary but are often in excess of $45K per year, depending on the location.
Average Salary of Jobs with Titles Matching Your Search
| In USD as of Apr 12, 2011 |
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graphic designer | $51,000 | |||||||
production artist | $41,000 | |||||||
production manager | $64,000 | |||||||
creative director | $68,000 | |||||||
package designer | $58,000 | |||||||
illustrator | $46,000 | |||||||
Graphic Design Job Trends
The number of jobs for graphic designers remained relatively stable over the past 5 years which demonstrates consistent demand for their talents
Educational Resources for Graphic Designers
From new creative trends and the latest design software updates, Graphic Designers need to keep up with their evolving industry just as much as they need to know the basics. The articles and websites below offer educational materials that range from Graphic Design 101 introductions to the most recent industry news and discussions.
- Graphic Design (Wikipedia)
- Graphic Design Blog
- Graphic Design – About.com
- 25 Graphic Design Career Preparation Tips
Local Graphic Design Resources
If you’re interested in networking with other graphic designers or you just want to find those that share your love of graphic design, these organizations and groups will make it easy to connect with others.
National
Regional
Check out these regional resource pages for professional groups in Internet marketing, interactive design and mobile application development.
- Atlanta Resources
- Boston Resources
- Chicago Resources
- Dallas Resources
- Los Angeles Resources
- Minneapolis Resources
- New York City Resources
- Philadelphia Resources
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