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Graphic Designers and Illustrators (NOC 5241)DescriptionGraphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as web sites and CD-ROMs. They are employed by advertising and graphic design firms, by establishments with advertising or communications departments and by multimedia production companies, or they may be self-employed. Graphic designers who are also supervisors, project managers or consultants are included in this unit group. Illustrators conceptualize and create illustrations to represent information through images. They are almost solely self-employed. Example Titles
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DutiesGraphic designers perform some or all of the following duties:
Illustrators perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsGraphic Designers and Illustrators need the following skills and abilities:
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Terms & ConditionsGraphic designers and illustrators usually work indoors, primarily within advertising companies, graphic design firms, or companies that have advertising departments. Illustrators commonly work on a freelance basis out of their own home or in a studio. Work schedules will vary according to employer and project requirements. Most graphic designers and illustrating artists work full-time (87%). Self-employment in these occupations is fairly common (23%). Illustrators who create medical or scientific illustrations are usually paid a flat fee. Those who create illustrations for picture books are usually paid a percentage of the royalties. Earnings$25,000 per annum - starting $39,400 per annum - average $64,900 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
The University of Manitoba, School of Art, offers the following programs:
Career PathsJunior graphic designers may start in production jobs to gain experience. Illustrators may specialize in fields such as advertising, technical illustration, cartoon drawing, multimedia design. With experience graphic designers may move to positions in advertising sales. Progression to senior design positions, editing, and management is possible with experience. OutlookEmployment prospects for graphic designers and illustrators are expected to be good in the period 2010 - 2014. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 1,350. Many businesses are recognizing the importance and impact of visual presentation in product design and sales, particularly as they move to doing more of their business and marketting on the internet. Employment opportunities with graphic design firms also usually result from turnover; however and there may be many qualified applicants competing for available positions. The increased use of computer-assisted design systems and the use of such systems by other employees may also limit some opportunity. The publishing industry in Manitoba is relatively small and as a result provides limited opportunites for print illustrators, although Illustrators may be self employed and fulfill contracts for services from anywhere in the world. Web site development on the Internet has resulted in a significant increase in demand for the work of graphic designers in recent years. It will continue to be the major factor driving job growth for graphic designers with the skills to work in both the print and electronic media. A proportionally larger share of jobs for graphic designers and illustrators are located in Winnipeg. Across industries, the majority work in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (39%), followed by Manufacturing (25%) and Information and Cultural Industries (18%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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