Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks17 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
- Code
- 27-1024.00SOC 2018: 27-1024
What the work is made of
17 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.Core taskTask 307Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.Core taskTask 304Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.Core taskTask 300Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.Core taskTask 306Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.Core taskTask 299Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Use computer software to generate new images.Core taskTask 301Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Prepare digital files for printing.Core taskTask 23970Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.Core taskTask 305Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Research the target audience of projects.Core taskTask 23971Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.Core taskTask 303Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.Core taskTask 302Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.Core taskTask 309Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.Core taskTask 15228Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 14. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.Core taskTask 310Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 15. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.Core taskTask 308Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 16. Research new software or design concepts.Core taskTask 15229Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 17. Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.Core taskTask 313Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 18. Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.Supplemental taskTask 312Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 19. Write or edit copy for clients.Supplemental taskTask 23972Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-1024
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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