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A Graphic Designer must correctly use typography, imagery, composition, layout, and color to solve visual communication problems.Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and product packaging. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as images, shapes and color which unify the piece.

What You'll Learn

  • InDesign tables
  • Illustrator artboards
  • Multi-page layout designs
  • Photoshop smart objects
  • Advertising design
  • Color theory
  • Logo design
  • Custom typeface development
  • Photo manipulation
  • Layout design
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    From Pluralsight
    Hours 31
    Instructors Matthew Pizzi, Alex Hernandez, Laura Hawk, Kurt Jones, Eddie Russell, Petros Afshar
    Language English
    Subjects Art & Design

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    Graphic Designer/ Web Designer $46k

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    Graphic Designer 5 $54k

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    Product Designer/ Graphic Designer $76k

    Graphic Designer/UI Designer $84k

    Graphic Designer/Instructional Designer $95k

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    From Pluralsight
    Hours 31
    Instructors Matthew Pizzi, Alex Hernandez, Laura Hawk, Kurt Jones, Eddie Russell, Petros Afshar
    Language English
    Subjects Art & Design

    Careers

    An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

    Graphic Designer/ Web Designer $46k

    Graphic Designer/Multimedia Designer $48k

    UX Designer, Graphic Designer $53k

    Graphic Designer 5 $54k

    Graphic Designer / UI Designer $58k

    CADD Designer / Graphic Designer $59k

    Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist $67k

    Graphic Designer - UI Designer $72k

    UI Designer ; Graphic Designer $73k

    Product Designer/ Graphic Designer $76k

    Graphic Designer/UI Designer $84k

    Graphic Designer/Instructional Designer $95k

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