BY THE NUMBERS
In 2025, 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 197,830?
It's what "UX" stands for.
What is user experience?
One of the fonts below is not a serif typeface.
a) Garamond
b) Georgia
c) Bodoni
d) Gill Sans
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.
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 2025 graphic designer position receives this median salary. ( estimate within $5,000 )
What is $62,960 per year?
Or approximately $30.27 hourly.
The title for a temporary, low (or unpaid), entry-level or trainee position within a company?
What is an intern
It is the terminal degree for a graphic designer (i.e. it is often required for teaching in a college or university)?
What is an MFA or MDes?
Years ago, only one portfolio format was necessary. Today, two or three should may be needed. These are the 3?
What are print portfolio, PDF/digital portfolio, and website portfolio?
According to designer and author David Airey, employers say that they look at applicants' digital portfolios for this long (initially).
What is 30 seconds?
Approximately this 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."
The name of Stevenson University before its name change in 2008.
What is Villa Julie College?
A common club for graphic design students to participate in, AIGA stands for this.
What is the American Institute of Graphic Arts?
In addition to school projects, other projects could be included in your portfolio. Name two types.
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 job outlook (growth rate) for employment in graphic design between 2023 and 2034 was:
a) 10%
b) 2%
c) -4%
d) stayed the same
What is B) 2%? Some fields such as UI/UX, social media, and web/interactive fields are up 10% while other fields (newspaper, print) are down.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
Another name for an entry-level or rookie graphic designer. (Hint: designer is still in the name)
What is junior designer?
You can be a doctor of design (True or false)
(You have a 50/50 chance...no one else can answer)
What is true?
This type of information is not usually included on a resume.
a) hobbies
b) recognition
c) organizations
d) skills
What are a) hobbies?
A potential employer may call this person to learn a little bit more about you.
What is a reference?
The year Stevenson University was founded.
What is 1947?
He 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 googling!
Good job!?
This essential job application term comes from a French word that means "to sum up".
What is résumé?
When you are offered a position (woo-hoo!), these are some things you should ask/discuss before formally accepting (name at least 3).
What are salary, benefits, expectations, vacation/sick leave, 401k, schedule?