Graphic designers/artists design graphics for use in media products such as magazines, labels, advertising and signage. Typical activities include:

• liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget
• managing client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production
• working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales
• developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and websites
• determining size and arrangement of copy and illustrative material, as well as font style and size
• preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
• reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
• liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.