The document provides information about what it is like to be a graphic designer. It discusses the responsibilities of a graphic designer which include planning concepts, preparing finished art using software, and coordinating with other teams. Important qualities for graphic designers are artistic ability, communication skills, creativity, and time management. Graphic designers use equipment like computers, tablets, and creative software. The pros of being a graphic designer include creative freedom and stable work hours, while cons can include working alone and meeting tight deadlines. Future prospects for graphic designers include salaries ranging from 1060-2200 euros per month.

1. What is it like to
be a graphic
designer?
Creative career area

2. My chosse
opinion
Why I chose a designer because I love to draw
since a litle kid, I am very good and many
creatives ideas I sad.
I like very much how to create logos, posters
and animation to a logo and etc....
Conclusion:
I think is a kind of job for me because I like
animation, design and technologies.

3. Graphic
designer,
what is it?
Help develop the image of brands
and determine what types of
colors, shapes, text and effects
should represent a product.
Examples: logos, packaging,
business cards and
advertisements.

4. Graphic Designer Responsibilities:
Planning concepts by
studying relevant
information and
materials.
1
Preparing finished art by
operating necessary
equipment and
software.
2
Coordinating with
outside agencies, art
services, web designer,
marketing, printers, and
colleagues as necessary.
3

5. Graphic Designer Responsibilities:
Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
Contributing
Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when
necessary.
Reviewing

6. IMPORTANT QUALITIES
Artistic ability.
Communication skills.
Creativity.
Time-management skills.

7. Equipments/Tools
Laptop
Desktop computer
A Reliable hard drive
Graphics tablet and stylus
Top-end smartphone
Studio camera
A high-res monitor

8. Equipments/Tools
Creative software
Antivirus software
VPN software
Productivity software
Quality sketchbook or notebook
Pantone swatch book
Variable desk
Ergonomic chair

9. Equipments/Tools
The best
software for
graphic design is
Photoshop. Sketch.
Illustrator. ... InDesign. ... After Effects.

10. Working Conditions
• Hours/Travel
• Generally work a set schedule.
• May work part time or full time. Most work full time,
however.
• May work overtime to meet deadlines.

11. Pros and Cons of Being a
Graphic Designer
Ability to be
creative
Different types
of job
opportunities
Stable work
hours
Potential to
work remotely
Sense of
accomplishment
Income and
benefits

12. Pros and Cons of Being a
Graphic Designer
Mostly behind
a computer
Limited
promotion
opportunities
Often work
alone
Deadlines
Must meet
client
specifications

13. Future perspetive
1060 €- 2200 € salary for month

14. Webgrafia
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/types-of-designer-jobs
• https://usv.edu/blog/the-role-of-the-graphic-designer/
• https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/tools-every-graphic-designer-
should-have-6133208
• https://apps.illinoisworknet.com/cis/clusters/OccupationDetails/100093?parentI
d=110300&section=conditions&sectionTitle=Working%20Conditions
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/pros-and-cons-of-being-
graphic-designer

15. Santarém,
March
2023
Letive
year-
2023/2024
School-
Dr.Ginestal
Machado
Professor-
Sónia Vaz
Subject-
English
Student-
Tomás
Sousa
Nº16 11º