Graphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as Web sites and CDs.

• Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials in order to meet their needs
  
• Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication
  
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
  
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements of the subjects to be rendered using traditional tools, multimedia software and image processing, layout and design software
  
• Estimate cost of materials and time to complete graphic design
  
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides or hire an illustrator or photographer to produce images that meet clients' communications needs
  
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
  
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials, such as Web sites, CDs and interactive terminals
  
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
  
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
  
• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians.
  

Animation Artist
Animator
Animator, Graphic Design and Illustration