Graphic Design Careers
Make a living AND make a difference.
As a graduate of the Graphic Design program, you ll have vast options for employment, as you ll possess one of the most valuable skills in business: the skill of communication. You may work for firms that specialize in design, advertising, or branding; you may also work in-house for corporations or non-profits; or for yourself as a freelancer, contract designer or business owner. You may also work in highly specialized fields like UI/UX design, publishing, or packaging. Finally, you may continue your education by attending graduate school.
Possible Careers
- Graphic Designer (In-House or Contract)
- Graphic Designer (Freelance)
- Graphic Design Educator
- Creative/Art Director
- Branding Specialist
- Design Firm/Ad Agency Principal
- Packaging Designer
- Editorial/Publication Designer
- Production Artist/Manager
- Web Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Visual Designer
- Interaction/Information Designer
- Marketing Coordinator
Where KCAD Graphic Design alumni work
- BBDO (New York, NY)
- Microsoft (Redmond, WA)
- Netflix (Los Gatos, CA)
- Nike (Beaverton, OR)
- Ralph Lauren/Digital (New York, NY)
- Droga5 (New York, NY)
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles North America (Auburn Hills, MI)
- Hallmark (Kansas City, MO
- Express Inc. Corporate Headquarters (Columbus, OH)
- Target Corporate Headquarters (Minneapolis, MN)
- VSA Partners (Chicago, IL)
- JWT/J. Walter Thompson Worldwide (New York, NY)
- Wolverine Worldwide (Rockford, MI)
- Adams Outdoor (offices across USA)
- Riot Games (Los Angeles, CA)
- Free People (Philadelphia, PA)
- LPK (Cincinnati, OH)
- Steelcase (Grand Rapids, MI)
- Universal Mind (Grand Rapids, MI)
Where KCAD Graphic Design alumni have attended graduate school
- Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR) Master of Fine Arts
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) Master of Fine Arts
- Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) Master of Science, Administration/Leadership
- Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA) Master of Fine Arts
- Vancouver Film School (Vancouver, Canada) - Master of Fine Arts
- Cranbrook Academy of Art (Bloomfield Hills, MI) Master of Fine Arts
- Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI) Master of Education
- University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA) Master of Fine Arts
- Boston University (Boston, MA) Master of Arts, Health Communication
- Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) Master of Arts, Communications; Master of Arts, Art Direction
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Minneapolis, MN) Master of Fine Arts
- Miami Ad School (Miami, FL) Two-year portfolio program, Art Direction
Resources
- American Advertising Federation
- American Advertising Federation – West Michigan
- American Institute of Graphic Arts - AIGA
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook – Graphic Designers
- CollegeGrad – Graphic Designer Career Information
- Graphic Artists Guild
- ONet OnLine – Graphic Design Career Summary Report
- The Art Career Project – Graphic Design Careers
- Vocational Information Center – Graphic Design Career Guide
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