A Day in the Life of a Graphic Designer at an Architecture Firm
A typical day for Delaney, an in-house graphic designer, involves "looking at all the projects" and prioritizing tasks, delegating work, and then focusing on design software such as "Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SketchUp," with additional time dedicated to administrative tasks and project follow-up. This highlights the multifaceted nature of Delaney's role, combining design work with project management and collaboration.
Project Management, Communication, Technology, Teamwork, Software Proficiency
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Delaney Wells
Graphic Designer
Multidisciplinary Architecture Company
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
N/A
Political Science, American Studies
Architecture, Construction & Design, Government & Public Sector
Creative
Disabled, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Collaborates with a team and prioritizes projects daily
2. Uses design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, and website coding
3. Involves administrative tasks such as emails and end-of-day check-ins
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an in-house graphic designer look like?
At the beginning of most days, I look at all the open projects and work with my team, checking in. This is something I think a lot of positions do.
I answer emails and handle administrative tasks. Then I prioritize projects, deciding which ones need to be completed sooner.
I delegate tasks to the appropriate team members. The rest of the day is spent working on the computer, often using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
We also use SketchUp for 3D work, or sometimes website coding. At the end of the day, I check back in and flag anything that needs follow-up.