Graphic Designers

I chose to work from 8:30–5:30 with lunch from 12–1. I was stationed either with my team or in the intern space depending on the day of the week. I mostly worked independently on my work laptop all day on the projects I had been assigned. I often corresponded with project managers by email and wo...

I was very new to the interview process so I googled 'common questions asked in an interview' and took some time to write down my answers. Be ready to talk about your portfolio pieces, process, and work habits in a positive way. I also visited the Career Center for a mock interview. The Career Ce...

As an intern, I was able to work on projects daily that exposed me to tons of different content on every single project. I would have the opportunity to network with my co-workers, participate in projects on the side to build my skill-set, and get adjusted to the fast-paced workflow of the industry.

Hi, I interned at multiple places as a graphic designer. The reason I chose this route was because at the time I had just began to transition from an interior design/design student to a graphic design student and needed to boost my resume.My first internship was a digital marketing and graphic de...

Hi!I am a graphic design student whose worked in the field of digital marketing. From experience, I think hands on experience is better than the minor. I didn't even know anything about digital marketing until I applied into a graphic design/ digital marketing internship. From there, I was able t...

It really depends. Sometimes there are big upcoming projects and events to be working on. I was tasked with pre-scheduling a lot of the social media posts, as well as writing and creating blog posts. There were multiple days that we simply went out to take pictures. We worked on the catalog, vari...

I feel I was well prepared for this internship based on the courses I had taken by the time I began the internship. Make sure you know how to use Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign since they are what you'll mainly be working in (Photoshop and InDesign much more often than Illustrator). Tools I...

I would be prepared to present your portfolio overall, you will have to present it at the in-person interview. There are two interviews, a phone interview with the recruiter/HR and an in-person interview with a design leads. For the phone interview, be prepared to talk about all past experiences....

It's a fast paced environment. I worked the full amount of hours possible and I can't tell you how often I had projects that needed a fast turnaround. You do real work here. You aren't really an intern, you are a designer. You are usually "paired" with the designer who normally handles the client...

Capable of using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and also knowledgeable of looking up news related to Dayco or similar companies in the industry with Google.

I liked the money, the experience of using my skillset for hands-on applications that represented the company and its products. It was a good experience being able to work closely with an established brand and understanding how to work with that brand.I disliked the office culture and found my su...

It was great from every aspect and I miss it so much. I was able to develop technical skills and learn new software. I was exposed to various settings everyday, including photo shoots and lots of meetings with different teams and people. I had to constantly communicate with marketing and media te...

Do your self-assessment to lay out the experience and skills so you will perform well in this role . Then, tailor them to your resume. Next, do your research about the company such as the value and culture, especially the job description. You should try to connect with the hiring manager by going...

I would say analyze the job description and compare what the employer is seeking to your qualifications. As a Graphic Designer, it's really important to know yourself and how you work. Be prepared to talk about your design process!

Not only is important to make sure you resumé is currently up to date, but it's equally as vital to have your portfolio readily accessible in the interview. Bring your laptop or iPad and feel comfortable navigating through current and previous projects. I would also prepare a few questions to ask...

I reported to the Associate Art Director directly, so she would give me daily or weekly projects to execute depending on her workload. A lot of my time there was spent on collecting "swipe" or imagery to help influence upcoming seasonal shoots and campaigns. I also helped with a lot of retouching...

To prepare yourself for this position, you should make sure to have a basic understanding in Adobe Suite (indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). Your skill level should be pretty good so to prepare you should make sure to have some experience with those softwares. You should also have a portfolio...

Your days will vary from really busy to only working on one project. It depends on what tasks your supervisor needs completed and when it needs to be done. Your day would consist of updating documents that have already been designed, creating flyers, posters, and website graphics that need a new ...

What I loved working as a Graphic Designer was the job itself, brain storming new ideas, finding new patterns and designs, building a prototype model etc.I would not say I disliked anything but I used to face issues while meeting the deadlines especially when you do not have enough time. In situa...

Have your portfolio ready. Have it professionally prepared, with your best works, and be prepare to explain your process. They would enjoy hearing how you create and what ideas you can bring to their organization.Remember to to be friendly, be authentic, and enjoy yourself! It’s truly a wonderful...

You will use InDesign and Illustrator on a day-to-day basis to assist with publication projects for various departments throughout Macalester. You'd keep up with the progress on various design projects by communicating with clients in and out of Mac through Kim's email. Kim would typically assign...

Do your research. The more you understand about the CLA, the better. Look into not just the purpose of the CLA, but the Literacenter and all of the programming they do. You'll be very involved in different programs, so it's important to understand what you're getting involved in. Finally, just be...

Take time before the interview to familiarize yourself who Propper Daley is and what organizations they work with-- besides skimming through their website. Look through Propper Daley's socials as well as the socials of the organizations they work with. That way you understand more of who you're w...

Be prepared to talk about your portfolio projects. Be sure to have reasons for all the creative decisions you made.Be sure to talk about your interests and hobbies, they have a fun team and the person with the right personality will fit in great!

I always started my day off by going through my emails, then got right to work on any projects I had been working on. The projects involved a lot of design research and inspiration, sketching, building in the appropriate program, checking design and copy with the marketing director, then working ...

Since the position if for a graphic design position, I first research the company and get a sense of their design styles. I then select projects and works that best relate to the company and form my portfolio. From there, I practice answering basic interview question based on what I wrote in my r...

I always make sure to know about the company I am applying for. Interning for RTI International was a great experience, and you should be prepared to take on whatever jobs they ask you to do, even if you have never done them before. Be very clear that you are open to learning new skills while you...

There are tasks that you'll have every month—namely designing the slideshow, monthly professional and social event posters, and working with the people presenting at the monthly Confabs. There are also long-term projects and events going on. Make sure you're organized and communicative.

As an intern, I was able to work on projects daily that exposed me to tons of different content on every single project. I would have the opportunity to network with my co-workers, participate in projects on the side to build my skill-set, and get adjusted to the fast-paced workflow of the industry.

Hi, I interned at multiple places as a graphic designer. The reason I chose this route was because at the time I had just began to transition from an interior design/design student to a graphic design student and needed to boost my resume.My first internship was a digital marketing and graphic de...

All internships, regardless of what you do, are unpaid and remote. Interns are required to work for at least 6 months.

Sarah Rizkalla, the founder, offers mentorship advice, though I don't consider it a set program. She's always available to offer advice. I do believe the magazine has recently started online webinars which offer mentorship advice for a fee, but don't quote me on that. More info should be on the w...

You have to adhere to very strict and sometimes tight deadlines. While it's remote and you can set your own hours, you often work for more hours than described. Most communication is done through video calls or Slack messaging, and often times communication occurs over the weekends. Therefore, yo...

Extra curricular, self-starter efforts are going to be what gets you noticed by a company like IBM. As far as interviews for designers go, evidence of teamwork, leadership, and willingness to follow guidelines is important. A designer mostly relies on their portfolio. Innovative portfolios with c...

Mostly filling developers requests for graphic elements, some layout, some conceptual design. The day would be broken up on occasion with a project manager, or team meeting to keep everyone on the same page and schedule for accomplishing project goals and deadlines.

Honestly, I studied graphic design as one of my majors and I do have to say that in my honest opinion that it is more based on skill when it comes to getting a graphic design job. I didn't even learn Adobe InDesign until I got an internship as a graphic designer. College is important on the resum...

I would start by building a small client base of people who appreciate your skills. You need a combination of short term projects and bigger more expansive projects. This will give you both the portfolio you need but also real recommendations. Using your friends, family and extended network it co...

Have a strong online portfolio and bring a few printed examples with you. Dress professionally. Be confident about your work and skills. Be able to talk about a few specific topics in design which you are interested in doing the most.

Make sure your portfolio shows your range of work. The type of work we do here varies a lot, so they want to see that you have breadth. We do lots of social media work that is fun in nature, so don't be afraid to include some work that is more casual in nature. In the interview, just be yourself!...

I had a resume and online portfolio site prepared. You need to be able to talk about your work and show some experience working with clients/customers. I had had internships before and worked in retail years before so I had customer service experience and experience as a designer on a team workin...

Make sure you have a strong portfolio prepared of design samples, particularly ones that may be relevant such as tradeshow displays, white papers, product information sheets, infographics, social media graphics, etc. Also be prepared to talk about why you are the ideal candidate, your strengths a...

Each day I would come in and report to the marketing manager. Tasks were assigned that ranged from creating graphics for emails and social media to large scale tradeshow displays and backdrops. The marketing department had the feeling of a small close-knit team within the company and I was given ...

I felt like my education sufficiently prepared me for the role. Candidates should be skilled in Adobe design programs and preparing files for production, have a working knowledge of email and social media marketing as it relates to graphic design, and be comfortable taking constructive criticism.

Depending how many hours a week you work and where you at in the year near events, it varies. Generally as a graphic designer, you'll check in with your superiors if you need some new projects, or just sit down and get started working. Projects are ads for print, digital, social media posts, post...

Interview questions with Summer of the Arts are pretty straight forward, standard interview questions. It seems like they work off a set list of questions such as, tell us about a time you had to work in a team, or tell us about a time you had to work with people you may not always have agreed wi...

With any job at the museum, I think it's important to recognize the overall mission and goals of the museum and be able to articulate how the particular role you are filling will be able to relate to that. For example, the museum is very community-focused, and there are many events that docents a...

It's a remote position, so I work from home in a freelance capacity, and most of my communication is through email and Dropbox. However, I get to work with and talk to many different departments of the museum, including the Docent Notes editor, the Docent Board, Graphic Design, and Communications...

I’d say it is very balanced. Working for the state has the reputation of working fixed hours, no more, no less. And that is absolutely true. They expect you to be out of there no later than end of day.

The day to day at Minuteman included answering phone calls, processing quotes for potential jobs, working on projects like business cards, invitations, post cards etc. I was in charge of social media so creating content for Facebook and Instagram.

Make sure you have some kind of portfolio to present, either through your own personal website, Behance, or Adobe portfolio. Be prepared to take about your work in terms of fitting within a certain brand guideline. Also, don't be afraid to let the interviewer know what else you'd like to learn.

The best way to prepare for a graphic design position with BabyDolls Boutique is to have a solid portfolio that shows off skills with web design graphics, marketing, social media graphics, event branding, packaging, print layout design, and more if you have it! Be sure to dress the part as well! ...

I am a one woman team, so that means I handle everything that has to do with graphic design. There is always a LONG list of projects that I need to do! I prioritize these projects and decide which projects I should work on first, and then get started. This could be event flyers for a coming up ev...

When I was designing for US Bank, I wasn’t advised on whether my name could be included in my projects or not. If it is your original work, and not referenced from designs prior (like mine was) I would hope they would let you put your name on your work. I was only a high school volunteer, so I fe...

Extra curricular, self-starter efforts are going to be what gets you noticed by a company like IBM. As far as interviews for designers go, evidence of teamwork, leadership, and willingness to follow guidelines is important. A designer mostly relies on their portfolio. Innovative portfolios with c...

Mostly filling developers requests for graphic elements, some layout, some conceptual design. The day would be broken up on occasion with a project manager, or team meeting to keep everyone on the same page and schedule for accomplishing project goals and deadlines.