Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators
Snapshot
Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 36400 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $923 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | above average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
- undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
- formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
- preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
- negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
- selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
- detailing and documenting the selected design for production
- supervising or carrying out production in the chosen mediamay archive information for future client use.
Job Titles
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Multimedia Designer
- Web Designer