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Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators

ANZSCO 2324

Employed

58,700

Part-time share

22%

Female share

53%

Median weekly earnings

$1,850

Median age

38 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.

What they typically do

  • Determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
  • Undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
  • Formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
  • Preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
  • Negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
  • Selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
  • Detailing and documenting the selected design for production
  • Supervising or carrying out production in the chosen media
  • May archive information for future client use

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
37.8%
VIC
32.9%
QLD
15%
WA
6.7%
SA
4.1%
ACT
2.1%
TAS
1.3%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators.