Graphic Designer
Graphic designers turn messages into things people see: logos, layouts, campaigns, packaging, social posts and signage. It’s the widest door into the creative industries, and the base many other careers grow from.
What the work involves
- Designing social posts, ads, brochures and packaging to a brief
- Applying and extending brand guidelines
- Preparing files for print and digital
- Presenting options and taking feedback from art directors and clients
Where people work
- Advertising agencies
- Brand and design studios
- In-house brand teams
- Publishers and media houses
- Packaging and print companies
Working independently. One of the easiest roles to freelance, locally and for international clients on remote platforms.
How the career progresses
Junior designer
Production work and adaptations under a senior.
Designer
Owns projects from concept to delivery.
Senior designer
Leads campaigns and mentors juniors.
Art director or design lead
Sets direction across teams and clients.
The PGA route in
Start at the level that suits you. Credits carry forward, so you can stop, work, and come back for the next step.
- Certificate · 4 months Creative Art and Design Certificate
- Diploma · 1 year AI Creative Arts & Design Diploma
- Associate Degree · 2 years Associate Degree in AI Digital Arts & Creative Design
- Bachelor’s · 4 years BS AI Digital Arts & Creative Design