How do I become a visual designer
Get qualified to work as a visual designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Visual Designer generally earns $1,346 per week ($69,992 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen stable employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 26,100 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Visual Designer. Visual Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If a career as a Visual Designer interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Graphic Design. This course covers creating and manipulating graphics and producing graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications. You could also further your studies with an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design which further examines graphic design software, working with design briefs and creating project work.
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Further reading
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4th November 2019All visual designer courses
- Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design)
- Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media)
- Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)
- CUA40715 Certificate IV Design (Creative Styling for Events)
- CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design
- CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design)
- CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design (Product Design)
Visual Designer careers
A Visual Designer looks after the overall look of a brand or project. You’ll liaise with marketing and graphic design colleagues to develop visual concepts and oversee the production of materials with this look. Visual Designers may work with clients to discuss their needs and come up with concepts on their behalf. You’ll ensure all material produced has a consistent look from colours, fonts and images to layouts and text.
Visual Designers need to be creative and have excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be up to date with current trends and able to come up with unique ideas. Visual Designers work with a range of people from clients to colleagues so you’ll need to be a good communicator. You should be able to present your ideas with authority and be able to work to a deadline.
