Careers
The field of graphic design, which includes digital publishing and web media fields, is a rapidly evolving industry with a vast array of career opportunities. Jobs and careers are always emerging in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of digital media. As new technologies and media platforms emerge, the possibilities for digital media professionals are only increasing.
Graduates of Digital Media programs are equipped to pursue entry-level positions, internships, and even start their own businesses in this exciting field.
Students will complete a portfolio of work at the end of the program, completing the DM8 Digital Media Portfolio course. A designer’s portfolio is arguably their most important tool—it will be used when searching for a job, pitching ideas to clients, and showcasing design work for freelance opportunities.
Employers have specified three important qualities, in order of importance, for digital media job seekers:
Talent (visual design principles,color theory, typographic design, and creative problem solving, ideation—the creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas)
Teamwork (effective communication, the ability to critique design work, time-management skills, collaboration, story telling, and problem-solving skills)
Technological aptitude (proficient with industry standard digital media tools and techniques, Adobe CC software, web programming)
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Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.
Median Salary $71,173
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices.
Median Salary $136,723
Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
Median Salary $107,997
Web Administrators
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
Median Salary $137,673
Web Developers
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes.
Median Salary $103,313
Other Possibilities
Advertising Designer
Animator
Art Director
Book Cover Artist
Book Illustrator
Cartoon Artist
Comic Book Artist
Computer Animator
Creative Director
Freelance Designer
Game Designer
Graphic Designer
Layout Artist
Logo Designer
Marketing Director
Motion Graphics Artist
Product Designer
Print Designer
Scientific Illustrator
Storyboard Artist
UI Designer
UX Designer
Video Game Designer
Video Game Director
Visual Effects Artist
Web Designer
Web Developer
Ready to embark on an exciting new path?
Contact academic adviser Linette Martinez to get started!