Could you be a . . . Graphic Designer?

Do you get A's in art class? Love creating extra-special party invitations, garage sale posters, and "lost dog" flyers? You may be a Graphic Designer waiting to happen!

A Graphic Designer creatively communicates messages in a "visual language" for the apparel or entertainment industries. A Graphic Designer can work creating promotional materials or packaging, or design clothing graphics using existing or original artwork. What's needed? A love of creating visual images, whether on paper or via computer, and the ability to be detail-oriented and handle deadlines!

Look at some of the great careers you can have with a degree in Graphic Design from FIDM:

A Print Graphic Designer communicates a message with what is called a "visual language." You'll design logos, brochures, catalogs, packaging, and other printed materials.

An Art Director leads a design department. Art Directors make sure the design department's graphics are consistent with the client's image.

An Apparel Graphics Designer creates the designs used on clothing and accessories. You'll often work with logos, characters, and graphics from entertainment, sports teams, etc.

A Website Designer creates the graphics for the fastest-growing job market for graphic designers: The World Wide Web! You'll work closely with computer programmers to create websites.

A Freelance Graphic Designer has the same job responsibilities as a graphic designer, but is hired on a per-project basis. This gives you the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects.

There's no place on earth like FIDM to study Graphic Design because FIDM's instructors are Graphic Design pros who really know their stuff, FIDM's computer labs are loaded with hardware and software just like professional design studios, and FIDM is a fast way to get your skills in place and break into a career in Graphic Design! Click here to find out more about why FIDM is the place to be! Not sure of your dream job? Click here to take the Career Dreamscapes quiz!