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Q&A: What are the employment opportunities like for graphic designers in your area?
Most of the large corporations have in-house design departments that offer junior- to senior-level positions. These companies also use independent contractors for special projects. Several of the small design studios in the San Francisco Bay Area have a lot of work to contract out, but are seeking people who are already very experienced. They want designers who can meet tight deadlines and can handle stress. Design studios and corporations with their own art departments are concentrated in the Bay Area, and I'm sure that there is a need for designers who are just starting out as well as experienced designers.

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Among the design specialties, it is projected that there will be more graphic design jobs available in the coming years. Read more about this below. Also following are links to job listings and related resources.


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Self Employment
Three out of 10 designers are self-employed / freelance -- almost 5 times the proportion for all professional and related occupations.

Competition
Despite projected faster-than-average employment growth, designers are expected to face keen competition for available positions. Many talented individuals are attracted to designer jobs. Individuals with little or no formal education in design, as well as those who lack creativity and perseverance, will find it very difficult to establish and maintain a career in design.

Demand
Overall, the employment of designers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012. In addition to those that result from employment growth, many job openings will arise from the need to replace designers who leave the field. Among the design specialties, graphic designers are projected to provide the most new jobs. Demand for graphic designers should increase because of the rapidly increasing demand for Web-based graphics and the expansion of the video entertainment market, including television, movies, videotape, and made-for-Internet outlets.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Respected as one of the best sources on job opportunities and statistics. Spans 250+ occupations, encompassing nearly 90 percent of US jobs. Current Edition:
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