JobSOC 27-1024

Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

7 programs

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design11.0801
Computer Graphics11.0803
Digital Arts50.0102
Design and Visual Communications, General50.0401
Commercial and Advertising Art50.0402
Industrial and Product Design50.0404
Graphic Design50.0409

02.

Draws on

Design4.7 of 5
Computers and Electronics4.4 of 5
Fine Arts4.4 of 5
Communications and Media4.3 of 5
English Language3.8 of 5
Sales and Marketing3.6 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.