- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web
Graphic designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Graphic designers create visual branding, adverts, brochures, magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays.
Graphic designers typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.
As a Graphic designer you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require
| Average salary |
| 30,226 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Graphic designer
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31,239 GBP
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27,176 GBP
Average salary for part-time Graphic designer
Average salary for full-time Graphic designer
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14,013 GBP
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13,612 GBP
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30,226 GBP
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27,176 GBP
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31,239 GBP
Salary over time for Graphic designer
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27,301 GBP
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26,955 GBP
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26,885 GBP
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27,546 GBP
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28,482 GBP
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29,414 GBP
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30,226 GBP
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30,334 GBP
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39,353 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Graphic designer interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
