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Graphic Designers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 19 tasks, including 17 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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19 tasks shown

Core · Task 307 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

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Core · Task 304 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

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Core · Task 300 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

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Core · Task 306 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

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Core · Task 299 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

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Core · Task 301 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Use computer software to generate new images.

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Core · Task 23970 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare digital files for printing.

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Core · Task 305 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

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Core · Task 23971 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Research the target audience of projects.

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Core · Task 303 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.

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Core · Task 302 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.

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Core · Task 309 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

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Core · Task 15228 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

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Core · Task 310 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

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Core · Task 308 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

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Core · Task 15229 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Research new software or design concepts.

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Core · Task 313 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 312 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.

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Supplemental · Task 23972 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Write or edit copy for clients.

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