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Searching for graphic design jobs? Then let us guide you through some of the requirements for the role, and also what you can expect from a graphic design job.
Graphic design is a varied and rewarding sector to work in, so it's no surprise it's one of the most popular design jobs.
What You Need
Whether you're an experienced graphic designer, or this will be your first design job, you should always be prepared to show a portfolio of your work. If you have worked in the sector before then you can show examples from your current and previous companies, and if not, you should showcase your work from university if applicable, or any personal projects.
What will also always be required is a good knowledge of key graphic design software packages - the most common being the Adobe Creative Suite. Macs are also usually the hardware of choice for designers, so familiarity with them will definitely be beneficial.
Graphic design jobs can be very varied. Some are online-based, where you will design material such as:
emails
banners
web pages
social media adverts
Others are offline-focused, where you may be designing:
point of sale material
flyers
brochures
packaging.
Experience in the area of the role you are applying to will always be beneficial - though often not necessary, especially for junior graphic design jobs. It is far more important to prove your creative flair, in whatever medium you can!
What You Can Expect
The salary of a graphic designer can be anything from £20,000 to £40,000 - depending on the seniority level and the size of the company. The middle of this range - £25k - £30k is the most common salary band.
Graphic design jobs are not without their challenges, and tight deadlines and difficult briefs are likely to be among the ones you face. But. if you're hard-working, efficient, and with good communication skills to liaise about projects, then you'll have what it takes to succeed.
Working in graphic design is very rewarding, as you are responsible for how the brand you work for is portrayed. Seeing your work in print or online is always a satisfying moment! It's also ever-changing as new developments take place - for example the move to mobile responsive web content has opened up a whole new world of graphic design challenges and opportunities.
Take a look below at all the graphic design jobs we currently have available on our site. If you still can't find the one for you, make sure you set up email alerts, so you're the first to know about new jobs added to our site. Good luck with your job search!
Senior Graphic Designer BLUS75085 Otley Excellent Salary Here at Blue Octopus, we offer a fresh approach to recruitment. Utilising every ounce of our collective 40 years’ experience, we successfully attract high quality candidates from the UK's top jobsites, our own interactive site and our clients' websites. Our staff live and breathe our brand and we love what we do which is why we do it! Wo...
Our client are a leading online shoe brand, who are on a mission to turn into the leading and most influential shoe brand in the world. They have created the shoes around barefoot technology, meaning a healthy natural movement which is based on sensory feedback from the feet to the brain and is the best anti-ageing programme known to humans! They are now looking for a Senior Graphic Designer, ...
Junior Graphic Designer – £20,000 to £23,000 – Christchurch, Dorset The Role I-Fulfilment are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join their team in a creative capacity. The role will require your input on a number of exciting and varied marketing projects. This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate that is well qualified or equally to a candidate with agency experience who is looki...
East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire
Salary band: £30k - £40k
A Senior Creative Designer is needed for this Retail and Brand communications design agency, in Nottingham, who have a list of enviable retail clients and produce award winning designs. SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 BENEFITS: 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an additional day off on your birthday. After Probation : Health Benefit Scheme for everyday Health, Dental, Optical and Healt...
We’re part of Europe’s leading entertainment company with over 23 million customers across seven countries, we make life easier by entertaining and connecting people. It’s a genuine team effort. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help make the future happen. This role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Graphics & Data Support Shift Team The perks...
We’re part of Europe’s leading entertainment company with over 23 million customers across seven countries, we make life easier by entertaining and connecting people. It’s a genuine team effort. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help make the future happen. This role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Graphics & Data Support Shift Team The perks...
We’re part of Europe’s leading entertainment company with over 23 million customers across seven countries, we make life easier by entertaining and connecting people. It’s a genuine team effort. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help make the future happen. This role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Graphics & Data Support Shift Team The perks...
