The Importance of Computer Graphic Design

By 2014, you can expect the graphic design job market to be one of the most sought after and fast growing. Graphic design, website design and computer animation design would be the focus of all these careers. Though there would be plenty of job opportunities, still the market would be highly competitive in the field of computer graphic design. The reasons are many. For becoming a computer graphic designer you need a four year college degree or a Bachelors Degree. Some technical jobs can be obtained if you complete a two years college degree or Associates Degree. Unless you get more education, you can not expect this type of career to progress. Formal education is a must, if you want to pursue this career.

Nearly thirty percent of people involved in computer graphic profession work as freelancers. Nearly half of all freelancers hold regular jobs in either computer graphics or some computer related jobs.Freelancing is a viable option in this career as there is no dearth of demand for graphic designers from small firms who can not pay for the larger design firms.

Computer graphic design can offer you a variety of career options. The many career options you have include the print media like books, papers and periodicals, audio media like advertising or electronic media like films and TV. Not so much in terms of variety but you could expect a steady stream of work if you seek a career in a large or small specialist company. Or you may even decide to work as a freelancer in this profession.

In case you are keen to pursue this as a career, it is not enough to have a college degree, a burning ambition and a thorough knowledge of where you wish to go. Development of skills in using computer graphic software and other computer-related work is essential. You will also need to develop a portfolio, which is a collection of your best work. These portfolios are often the deciding factor on who gets a job and who is still waiting to start their career!

Once you have completed your education and you know where you are going, the next step in your pursuit of a career is to find that first, entry level job. Computer graphic design jobs can be found at various places. Similarly, freelance jobs could be found through online job boards, classified ads as well as job for hire boards. Work-for-hire boards are better for the designing profession than other careers. Warm wishes and best of luck as you pursue your dream graphic design career.