Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project. Communication skills. I must communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information. Computer skills. I will use specialized graphic design software to prepare their designs. Creativity. I am able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas to consumers.Develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning on behalf of their clients. Time-management skills. I can often work on multiple projects at the same time, each with a different deadline.