Graphic Designer Jobs in District of Columbia

A Graphic Designer in the publishing industry plays a crucial role in creating visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. Using digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software, they develop the look of articles, books, magazines, product information, advertisements, or websites. They also select colors, images, text style, and layout, presenting the design to clients or the art director and incorporating changes recommended into the final design.

Important skills for a Graphic Designer in Publishing include proficiency in graphic design software, a strong visual aesthetic, excellent communication skills, creativity, time management, and attention to detail. Certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, are highly beneficial. Prior job roles that may lead to a career in graphic design include Junior Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, and Art Director. These roles provide opportunities to gain experience and develop the necessary skills for a successful career in graphic design.

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Creative Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago

The Creative Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing creative consistent visuals, maintaining visuals on SDPAs website, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital content, and podcasts...

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Help maintain brand consistency across all visuals by adhering to established style guides and templates....

Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer - Financial Communications

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer - Financial Communications New York / Washington DC / ChicagoSmithfield - Financial Communications /Full-Time /Hybrid Edelman Smithfield is a global...

Graphic Artist / Cartographer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

Overview NV5 is actively recruiting a Graphic Artist & Cartographer within our eGIS group that has experience producing cartographic and data products involving a high degree of complexity for the...

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Passion City Church DC OBJECTIVE To help carry out the mission of Passion City Church, that we are: for God, for people, for the city, and for the world....

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Summary: AIPAC is seeking a Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in UI/UX design to play a key role in designing and architecting AIPAC’s print and digital assets across web, email, social media...

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Digital Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

At Interactive Strategies, we collaborate with mission-driven organizations like the American Lung Association, American Kidney Fund, Rainforest Trust, and Special Olympics-to design digital...

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Job Title: Graphic Designer At Working America, we believe in the power of collective action....

Graphic Designer III

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for processing graphics design layout projects....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.9%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Designers in District of Columbia
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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