Graphic design will be one of the fast growing job markets by 2014. The most in demand jobs will be concentrated around graphic design, designing websites and computer animation. The market will be highly competitive even when there are plenty of jobs available in computer graphic design. This is because this is a popular area of study, and many people pursue it as a career, a hobby, or a part time freelancing gig. A four year college degree or a Bachelors Degree is sufficient to become a computer graphic designer. Some technical positions can be obtained with only a two year college degree, or Associates Degree. However, this type of career will not go progress far without further education. Formal education is a must, if you want to pursue this career.
Nearly 3 in every ten of all those working as computer graphic professionals work as independent freelancers. Half of all the freelancers would be holding regular jobs in either any computer graphics company or any other computer related profession. Freelancing is definitely a viable option for those pursuing this career, as small businesses and individuals continue to have more need for their services, but cannot afford the rates of most graphic design firms.
Various career options are available in computer graphic design. What are the other career options you have? You could choose a career in the print media like books and magazines, audio media like radio advertising or digital media like films and television. Some large or small specialist companies may not give you a wide variety but a steady line of work. You may decide to work as a freelancer in this profession but you need to put in some very hard work. This can only make your clients happy and make them offer you new projects.
If you wish to pursue this as a career, a college degree, desire, and knowing where you want to go is not enough. Development of skills in using computer graphic software and other computer-related work is essential. You should make a portfolio which carries a collection of some of your best work. The portfolio content can be a deciding factor on whether you would get the job or would still be in the queue.
As soon as you finish your college and have made up your mind as to what you want to do, your aim should be to get that first entry level job. Where can you get computer graphic design jobs? You can get them through online job boards, online or print classified ads or through the college or university placement desks. Freelance jobs can be found through online job boards, classifieds, and work for hire job boards. Because every one knows that this is a rather expensive endeavor, work for hire boards give better results for design careers than any other career. Wish you good luck in your pursuit for a graphic design career.