Our Graphic Artist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Graphic Artist role
Graphic Artist creates visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Graphic Artist is to create visual concepts, using a combination of illustrations and computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. Graphic Artists develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. They may also design logos, graphics, and other visual elements for product packaging, websites, and other digital media. In addition, Graphic Artists may use their creative and technical skills to produce illustrations, storyboards, and animations for television, films, and other media.
Graphic Artist Summary
Graphic Artist Job Summary
A Graphic Artist is responsible for designing and creating visually appealing graphics for various media outlets. They must be able to develop original designs, as well as utilize existing designs to create a cohesive style. Graphic Artists must have a strong understanding of composition, color theory, typography, and print production. Additionally, they must be proficient in digital design software and have a keen eye for details. Graphic Artists must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to meet deadlines.
Graphic Artist Duties
- Creating original artwork and designs
- Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos and websites
- Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
- Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary
- Preparing illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and making necessary changes
Graphic Artist Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Strong technical and artistic design skills
- Competency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in web design
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Graphic Artist Requirements
- Create original designs for print, digital, and multimedia products
- Develop design concepts for web, mobile, and other digital products
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and creative team to produce inspiring and effective work
- Review proofs and approve for production
- Stay current with industry trends and software updates
Personal Traits
- Creative
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills