Creative Design Employment Information


Creative/Design Industry Overview


The US graphic design services industry includes about 16,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $7 billion, according to Hoovers. The industry is highly fragmented: The 50 largest companies account for less than 15 percent of revenue. No single firm dominates the market for creative/design jobs, with the 50 largest companies accounting for less than 15 percent of revenue.

The closely allied sector of Web consulting services offers creative jobs for professionals who provide design, development and support services for corporate and ecommerce Web sites. Work may encompass graphic design and programming, site maintenance and monitoring. Typical projects for professionals in Web design jobs can include marketing Web sites, corporate intranets and online retail.

Creative/Design Job Market


Graphics designers held nearly 280,000 jobs in 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), making the field one of the most common jobs in creative/design. Graphic design job opportunities were expected to grow 13 percent between 2010 and 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations, the BLS reports. More than 37,000 graphic design jobs are projected to be created over the decade.

Many design professionals work for creative agencies; thousands more work in the marketing and communications departments of midsize and large companies.

The range of creative/design work opportunities is broad and growing as the digital media landscape continues to evolve. The best employment opportunities go to experienced creative professionals who have both an eye for the visual and command of the opportunities that new media will create.

Common creative/design careers include graphic designer, graphic artist, Web designer, interactive designer, packaging designer, creative director and art director.

Creative/Design Salaries


Median annual wages for graphic designers were $44,010 in May 2011, according to the BLS. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,410 and $59,410, while the top 10 percent made more than $77,000. Multimedia artists earned median salaries of $60,830, with the top 10 percent taking in $109,370.

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Architect Senior Architect/ Architectural Designers Peter Marino Architect is looking for talented designers with a min. of 10 yrs exp. in luxury retail and/or residential. BArch or MArch + strong conceptual skills. Great opp'ty to work on exciting, high-end projects. 3-D Rendering Specialist Must be able to read and interpret architectural drawings from both computer and hand drawings to create p...
Entry level graphic designer Graphic Designer WorldPantry.com Inc. San Francisco, CA THE COMPANY World Pantry(www.worldpantry.com) is a small, rapidly growing San Francisco Bay Area based e-commerce company specializing in gourmet, natural and organic foods. We partner with leading food companies to handle their direct to consumer e-commerce businesses where we build and manage their official e-co...
Description: Position Description: The Dashboard & Reporting Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating the visual look and feel of MicroStrategy reports/dashboards. The role will sit within the Business Intelligence Center of Excellence and he/she will assist in delivering high-quality applications. In no particular order, the responsibilities include: Primary Responsibilities: Work closel...
Description: Purpose of Job Positions in this function are responsible for conducting training needs analysis for the business and developing all training materials, communications and activities to meet the organization's job/role requirements. Involves conducting ongoing evaluations and assessments to ensure effectiveness of programs and recommending/ implementing modifications as necessary. May...
Community Impact Associate Community Impact Associate Full-time, results-oriented professional to advance all aspects of large scale initiatives aimed at improving lives in Greater Lorain County. Minimum qualifications for this position are: BA/BS in social work, education, community health or a closely related field with 3 to 5 years progressively responsible experience in education, health or hu...
No exp. required. Must have Interior Design degree. Basic computer skills, Auto CAD/Photoshop skills req. Full-Time. Email or fax resume to donna@leedouglas.com 402-488-4204...
Bookkeeper, Screenprinters, Embroidery Machine Operators Customer Relations Specialists Salespeople Past applicants need not apply 217-414-4723...
Scranton, 18503
General PUBLISHING SERVICES NIGHT SHIFT OPERATOR The Times-Tribune is looking for an organized and detail oriented individual for the position of Prepress Night Shift Operator. Ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and be comfortable with corporate and interdepartmental relationships in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment. Qualified candidate mus...
Covestic is currently seeking a Content Producer to join our games development team. This role is responsible for working with the team Art Director and developers to define processes and pipeline for content production. Other duties include setting up tools and processes for tracking all game assets, working with external partners as needed in content production, managing daily schedules, and org...
Our client in Beaverton Michigan is looking to add an entry level design/drafter to their staff. This position will be responsibele for product designs for customers custom parts and the documentaion pertaining to them. Experience designing dies and molds for the extrusion industry would be great experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associates Degree in a technical discipline...
Designer needed in Houston, TX for a global leader in the design and manufacture of interconnect products for harsh environment applications. Primary markets served are Oil and Gas, Rail/Mass Transit, Geophysical, Heavy Equipment, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Energy, and Automation/Machine Tools. Responsibilities Develop component and assembly models/drawings using reference documentation; suppor...
A provider of energy services has an immediate need for a Designer with drafting and design experience in the power industry. This position will be based out of Berwyn, PA. This is a CONTRACT position for a project that is scheduled to end on October 1, 2013. Local candidates are preferred, no per diem available. Responsibilities Draft design drawings (piping, electrical, tubing, etc.) of building...
A leader in medical technology is currently seeking a Designer in the Goleta, CA, area to work closely with employees in Engineering, the Machine Shop, Manufacturing and Marketing to design products, assemblies, processes and tooling to produce cost effective and quality products within design specifications through utilization of Pro-Engineer and Autocad software. This project is scheduled throug...
Client that designs and constructs process plants (gas, refinery, petrochemical, & chemical) is currently looking for a P&ID Operator/Piping Designer with 3-5 years of experience with industry specific P&ID software applications. You will be responsible to generate intelligent drawings such as P&ID’s, PFD’s, Block Flow Diagrams, etc. in accordance with established company work instructions, guides...
Architect needed in Houston, TX for a contract project at a health care and life science design architecture firm. Responsibilities Develop form-giving design options for portions of the work as assigned by principal designer. Ability to develop conceptual sketches, schematic diagrams. Advance the development, coordination, and execution of the architectual design effort to meet functional require...
Print / Interactive Design Manager The Print/Interactive Design Manager is a professional faculty member in Oregon State University's Extended Campus, which is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization that administers Ecampus (OSU degrees online) and Summer Session. The Print/Interactive Design Manager oversees the design and visual identity of all Extended Campus marketing and communication m...
Job_Other_Compensation: Up to $35000.00 Job Description: Great company in Orange County is looking to hire a mid-level Drafter. Must have 1 yr AutoCAD and 1 yr Solid Works experience. Outstanding work environment. Benefits when hired! Job Description: Drafter is responsible for creating drawings from sketches and revising existing drawings according to verbal and written instructions. Drafter will...
Summary: The Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing and executing concepts, design and layout of firm collateral materials in various mediums (print, online and digital) in support of the firm’s marketing, communications and business development efforts. Reports to: Director of Marketing Communications Responsibilities: •Develop concepts and think creatively to produce new ideas •Desi...
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With more than 100 offices around the world, VeriFone offers a wide variety of local opportunities to fit your career goals. We provide competitive compensation and benefits packages throughout our locations along with a culture rich with advancement and career development opportunities. We are currently seeking a User Interface Designer in New York City, NY to join our VeriFone Media division. Jo...

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