Designer
Create visual concepts for various industries.
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- What's it like to be a Designer?
- Latest Designer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Designers
- Designer role reviews
What's it like to be a Designer?
Designers create visual concepts and solutions for various industries, such as fashion, graphic design, product, or interior design. They develop ideas and transform them into tangible forms, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Designers collaborate with clients, manufacturers, and other professionals to bring their visions to life.Tasks and duties
- Determining design project requirements by liaising with clients.
- Preparing sketches, diagrams, models, samples and digital drawings to illustrate design concepts and production specifications.
- Modifying and updating designs in accordance with client feedback.
- Discussing design solutions with clients and stakeholders.
- Selecting and approving materials for use in production (where applicable).
- Using a range of computer software to create mock-ups and sketches.
- Documenting and archiving design details for future use.
- Applying established design principles and techniques.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Designer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Design Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Figma
Animation
Illustration
AutoCAD
Traffic Control
Thoroughness
Detailed Design
Graphic Design
Traffic Management
Typography
Time Management
Drawing
Communication Skills
Creative Direction
Video Editing
Brand Identity
Product Design
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Latest Designer reviews
3.0Aug 2025
I love being a designer. It is so fulfilling having a creative outlet outlet to throw passion in to.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Architecture
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationDesign & Architecture
The good thingsThe Architecture industry is a fantastic and exciting industry. Multifaceted and fulfilling. However, i find our industry is seriously under paid for the quality of our knowledge and skills in compari...
The challengesFinancial growth is slow and limited. Effort, knowledge, and skill does NOT necessarily mean a good pay cheque.
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5.0Oct 2025
Staying power in this field takes grit and perseverance
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAdvertising, Arts & Media
The good thingsShow creativity.
Lot of growth opportunities.
You get to meet a lot of people and clients.
The challengesFeast or famine as a freelancer.
Ageism.
Over saturated
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