O*NET-SOC 27-1024.00
Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.Core307
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.Core304
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.Core300
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.Core306
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.Core299
- Use computer software to generate new images.Core301
- Prepare digital files for printing.Core23970
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.Core305
- Research the target audience of projects.Core23971
- Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.Core303
- Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.Core302
- Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.Core309
- Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.Core15228
- Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.Core310
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.Core308
- Research new software or design concepts.Core15229
- Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.Core313
- Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.Supplemental312
- Write or edit copy for clients.Supplemental23972
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 79 examples in 27 categories, 35 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Document management software
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
- PDF readers
Development environment software
- Adobe ActionScript
- Verilog
Video creation and editing software
- Adobe After EffectsHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Adobe Premiere ProIn Demand
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Apple iMovie
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- WeVideo
- YouTube
Web platform development software
- Adobe ColdFusion
- AJAXHot Technology
- Cascading style sheets CSSHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Drupal
- Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
- Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
- Hypertext markup language HTMLHot TechnologyIn Demand
- JavaScriptHot Technology
- Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
- PHPHot Technology
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Adobe FreeHand MX
- Adobe IllustratorHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Adobe PhotoshopHot TechnologyIn Demand
- CanvaHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- SmugMug Flickr
- Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology
Desktop publishing software
- Adobe Distiller
- Adobe FrameMaker
- Adobe InDesignHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Adobe PageMaker
- Microsoft Publisher
- QuarkXPress
Web page creation and editing software
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Macromedia HomeSite
- FacebookHot Technology
- Social media sites
- WordPressHot Technology
Presentation software
- Apple iWork Keynote
- Apple Keynote
- Google Slides
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Operating system software
- Apple macOSHot Technology
- Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
- Autodesk RevitHot Technology
- Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- PTC Creo Parametric
- SignCAD Systems SignCAD
Music or sound editing software
- Avid Pro Tools
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
Graphical user interface development software
- FigmaHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base user interface and query software
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot Technology
Sales and marketing software
- Google Ads
Internet browser software
- Google Chrome
- Web browser software
Word processing software
- Google DocsHot Technology
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
- Google Drive
Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
Object or component oriented development software
- jQueryHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Project management software
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot Technology
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
- Nuance OmniPage Professional
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Oracle Eloqua
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Review art or design materials.
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Conduct market research.
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Collect data about customer needs.
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Research new technologies.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Edit written materials.
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Thinking Creatively
Design layouts for print publications.
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Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
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Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
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Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
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Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
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Write advertising or promotional material.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
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Confer with clients to determine needs.
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Performing Administrative Activities
Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.