Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate others. They are often an essential part of a company’s marketing and communications department. From designing logos to print designs or website wireframes, graphic designers are needed in a variety of different contexts.
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There are a variety of majors at CU Boulder that can help prepare you for the future.
Things You Can Do
Seek opportunities on campus to start developing skills.
Almost every club or student organization on campus has a graphic design position. This person creates flyers, social media posts and other promotional items. Find an organization that fits your interests and volunteer to be a graphic designer.
Whether you’re interested in working for a company or freelance, make connections with successful graphic designers and shadow them for a day to see what their job is like. Find these connections at Career Services.
Find opportunities to develop on-the-job skills. Local businesses and non-profit organizations often seek help creating a logo or poster designs. Find these opportunities through:
Researching companies and the industry you’d like to work in is an essential step to narrowing your interests while in school. Use Industry Insider to learn more about careers in graphic design.
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