And we could use some. Graphic designers are in big demand. Employment for graphic designers in Michigan is expected to grow 25 percent a year through 2005, according to the Michigan Jobs Commission. Graphic designers are often charged with creating illustrations, charts, graphs and art work to be used as models or promotional materials for products and services. They may also design the art and text layouts for books, magazines, compact disc covers, posters, billboards and catalogues.
Most employers require at least a degree in graphic design.
Since most graphics work is done on computers, they also prefer experience with graphics programs such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, PageMaker and QuarkXpress. J. Walter Thompson in Detroit, the worldwide advertising giant, is looking for a graphics designer. It also requires working with other designers and staff. Smith said Lettergraphics, which provides automakers and parts suppliers with technical drawings, is also hiring. There's a lot of math involved.