Designer
Create visual solutions to communication or solve problems.
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- What's it like to be a Designer?
- How to become a Designer
- Latest Designer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Designers
What's it like to be a Designer?
Designers combine creativity with technical skills to visually communicate messages and ideas. They often work in fields such as graphic design, product design or fashion design, creating pieces that serve functional and aesthetic purposes. A Designer’s tasks generally include concept development, sketching or computer-aided design and final production. Designers may work closely with clients to ensure their design meets the desired intent and may often manage projects from start to finish. They often work in industries such as advertising, manufacturing or retail, and are part of a larger creative team or may operate as independent freelance professionals.
Tasks and duties
- Meeting with clients or employers to understand design goals and needs.
- Developing concepts and designing materials such as logos, advertising campaigns, websites, and other visual media.
- Creating presentations and drafts based on client feedback and specifications.
- Working with software and applications to enhance design projects.
- Collaborating with other team members such as copywriters, photographers, and printers to complete projects.
- Staying updated on the latest design trends, software tools, and applications.
- Presenting final design work to clients or managers and making necessary revisions based on their feedback.
How to become a Designer
Skills, experience, and a strong portfolio are more important than formal education for the role of Designer. However, some employers may prefer candidates with a college degree.
- 1.Earn a High School diploma.
- 2.Take courses in graphic design, product design, or fashion design.
- 3.You may also opt to complete a bachelor degree in fields such as industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, or related course.
- 4.Gain experience in entry-level roles or apprenticeship to improve your skills. Build a strong portfolio of design work.
- 5.Continuing training and education will help you keep up-to-date with trends and the latest technology.
- 6.With substantial experience and a robust portfolio, you can move up to senior roles such as Head Designer or Creative Director.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Designers.Latest Designer jobs on Jobstreet
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Designer jobs on Jobstreet right now.Design Specifications Officer
Hurray Inc.
Pasig City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Design & Architecture3d ago
Creative Designer
Arla Foods Corporation
Makati City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Design & Architecture2d ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Designer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Design Software
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Visual Art
Typography
SketchUp Software
Graphic Design
Drawing
Interior Design
Colour Theory
Time Management
CAD Drawing
Communication Skills
Illustration
Conceptual Thinking
Thoroughness
Figma
UX
Video Editing
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