Occupation

243331 Graphic Designer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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243331 Graphic Designer

Plans, designs, develops, and prepares visual content for publication using text, symbols, pictures, colours, and layout to achieve commercial and communication needs using traditional and digital tools, with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience.

Alternative title

  • Graphic Artist

Specialisations

  • Creative Director (Graphic Design)
  • Exhibition Designer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Consults with clients to determine their graphic design requirements
  • Develops and collaborates on design concepts, and presents them to clients for approval
  • Selects appropriate colours, images, and fonts to enhance the visual appeal of designs
  • Creates and manipulates designs for visual elements, such as logos, illustrations, and graphics, using traditional and digital tools
  • Collaborates with other team members, such as Copywriters and Web Developers, to ensure cohesive design solutions
  • Prepares final designs for print or digital publication, reproduction, and release