BY THE NUMBERS
In 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said there were this many people employed with the title "graphic designer" in the U.S. (Does not include web designers // Closeness to correct number is up to teacher's discretion)
What is 265,900?
This includes approximately 20,000 openings per year due to career change and retirement.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
What does the "UX" stand for in UX Designer?
What is user experience?
Which of the fonts below is not a serif typeface?
a) Garamond
b) Georgia
c) Bodoni
d) Futura
What is d) Gill Sans?
Students should pair this other document with their resumes when submitting their information for review by a potential employer.
What is cover letter?
Name at least 3 typographic no-no's that will stand out to a potential employer of design?
From an AIGA article "What creative directors are looking for in an online portfolio" by writer Ram Castillo mentions
What are: orphans, widows, two-spaces between sentences, not using "smart quotes," poor kerning, awkward leading, indents that are too big, misaligned tabs, misspellings, grammar mistakes, illegible type (if not intentional)
Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the 2024 graphic designer position receives this median salary.
Group within $5,000 gets credit.
What is $61,300 per year per year?
That is equal to approximately $29.47 per hour
What is the position title for a temporary, low (or no) pay position within a company?
What is an intern?
What is the terminal degree for a graphic designer (i.e. it is often required for teaching in a college or university)?
What is a masters degree (usually an MFA)?
Years ago, only one printed portfolio format was necessary for interviews. Today, things have shifted. What two portfolio formats are required today?
What are website and digital portfolio?
The website has become the portfolio, and the PDF has become the targeted supplement. Printed artifacts are still a nice addition. The portfolios should demonstrate both design ability and design thinking.
Designer and design book writer, David Airey, published a series of Q&As asking employers what they are looking for in potential hires, of those that gave a number, how long did they say they look at each digital portfolio (initially)?
What is 30 seconds?
Approximately, how many pieces are recommended for your portfolio?
a) No more than 30
b) No more than 20
c) No more than 12
d) No more than 5
What is C) No more than 12?
This is kind of a trick question as employers have different answers for this. Most say "quality over quantity" and many portfolio pieces are integrated campaigns where 4-5 pieces from the portfolio relate to one another (with more than 20 pieces).
From an AIGA article: "It’s better to have 5-7 amazing projects than 10-15 projects that aren’t so great."
What was the name of Stevenson University before it changed to this name in 2008?
What is Villa Julie College?
What is the American Institute of Graphic Arts?
In addition to school projects, what other projects could be included in your portfolio? Name two.
What is
a freelance project?
a personal project?
an internship project?
This post-interview act is something that many employers say makes one candidate stand out more than another.
What is writing a thank you note?
The projected change (growth rate) in employment for graphic design between 2024 and 2034 is:
a) 11%
b) 2%
c) -11%
d) stayed the same
What is B) 2%? Some fields such as UI/UX, social media, and web/interactive fields are up 10-20% while other fields (newspaper, print) are down.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
What is another name for an entry level graphic designer? (Hint: designer is still in the name)
What is junior designer?
True or false, can you be a doctor of design?
(You have a 50/50 chance...no one else can answer)
What is true?
What information below is not usually included on a resume?
a) hobbies
b) recognition
c) organizations
d) skills
What is a) hobbies?
A potential employer may call this person to learn a little bit more about you.
What is a reference?
What is 1947?
Who invented the printing press around 1450?
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
In 3 minutes, name as many graphic design professions you can think of. The group with the most original titles (that don't overlap with another group) will win the points. No cell phones or laptops.
Good job!
This essential job application term comes from a French word that means "to sum up".
What is résumé?
What are salary, benefits, expectations, vacation/sick leave, 401k, schedule?