Typical Tasks
Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
Present final layouts to clients for approval.
Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Cooperation
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Expected Knowledge
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Common Activities
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.