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. Adobe Creative Suite
Design Software
Animation
Figma
Typography
Digital Design
Illustration
Graphic Design
Video Editing
Thoroughness
Creative Thinking
Detailed Design
AutoCAD
Product Design
Communication Skills
Traffic Control
Creative Direction
Time Management
Brand Identity
Innovative
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Latest Designer reviews
Aug 2023
Designing job is a tough job unless you’re passionate.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationDesign & Architecture
The good thingsThe good thing, If you are passionate about design it is an exceptionally rewarding career. You have the freedom to express your ideas and creativity in every design you make.
The challengesThe challenge is you require high analytical, and creativity skills and sacrifices. Most of the time you have to work overtime to beat deadlines.
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Feb 2024
Designing is rewarding, flexible & fun!
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationDesign & Architecture
The good thingsBeing a Designer is a fantastic way to ensure a good work life balance. It is very easy to fit around school hours, and with the opportunity to complete admin from home, the flexibility is amazing.
The challengesWhen working in a ‘specialty’ (such as window treatments) it can become repetitive and mundane, but you are always surprised by the odd client that will want to do something out of the box!
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