Significant Career Lesson From a Graphic Designer at an Architecture Company
Delaney, a graphic designer, identified internships and junior graphic designer roles as entry-level options, noting that "there are normally tiers" within such positions. Freelancing is also a viable path, with many graphic designers "at some point...taking contract jobs."
Entry-Level Jobs, Freelancing, Internships, Graphic Design, Career Paths
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
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. Internships are available for students interested in graphic design.
2. Entry-level positions include junior graphic designer roles and even some standard graphic designer positions depending on the company.
3. Freelancing is a common option for graphic designers, offering flexibility and contract work opportunities for students.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are internships and junior graphic designer positions. There are also graphic designer roles, as there are normally tiers.
Freelancing is always an option. Most graphic designers, at some point in their career, end up freelancing and taking contract jobs.