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.
<ul><li>Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.</li><li>Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.</li><li>Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.</li><li>Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.</li><li>Use computer software to generate new images.</li><li>Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.</li><li>Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.</li><li>Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.</li><li>Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.</li><li>Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.</li><li>Research new software or design concepts.</li><li>Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.</li></ul>