Careers in Graphic Designing

Graphic designing is a process of communication through visuals. A graphic designer uses words, images, videos, pictures and graphics to convey any idea or message to the audience. It is a job of a specialist, who tackles all the problems related to visual communications. A professional graphic designer creates a layout and design for any print media organization, whether it is a newspaper, magazine, journal or any other publications. The task of designing logos for businesses and products, packaging, brochures, leaflets, banners and other promotional displays are considered to be part of a graphic designer’s job.

A graphic designer is expected to have proficiency in drawing, lay outing, typography, lettering and diagramming. The job includes planning, visualizing, implementing and execution of designs for target audience. Selection of colors, artwork, photography, style of type, and other visual elements for the design, including research work are also parts of a graphic designer’s job. Knowledge about computer software for graphic designing is also required to become a good graphic designer.

Course Details
Specialized training is required to become a good graphic designer. The aspirants, who are creative and have an inclination towards art work, can opt for diploma and post graduate diploma programs in graphic designing after 10+2 or graduation. Those who have done Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program are also eligible for the course. The course imparts on training in software being used for graphic designing and enhances the artistic talent of the person as well.

Career Prospects
Media has a wide scope for talented graphic designers. They can choose the profile of graphic designers, design management professionals, creative directors, art workers, design consultants or even work as magazine layout editors in reputed media organizations. In addition to this, one can also pursue career as a graphic designer in advertising agencies, marketing firms, design studios, educational institutes, exhibits and displays, publishers and manufacturers.

Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses
Numerous institutions offer program in graphic designing. Few of the renowned institutes that offering courses in graphic designing are National Institute of Design in Gujarat, Industrial Design Centre IIT Bombay in Maharashtra, Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Karnataka, Department of Design, Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology in Assam, Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, Symbiosis Institute of Design in Pune and The National Association of Schools of Art & Design.

Remuneration
At the starting of their career, graphic designers can expect a salary of Rs8000-Rs15000. Senior graphic designers would be able to draw higher salary, of course, depending upon the experience and quality of their work. Experienced graphic designer can open their independent firms or can freelance.