Graphic Designer Jobs in Michigan

A Graphic Designer in the publishing industry plays a crucial role in creating visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. Using digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software, they develop the look of articles, books, magazines, product information, advertisements, or websites. They also select colors, images, text style, and layout, presenting the design to clients or the art director and incorporating changes recommended into the final design.

Important skills for a Graphic Designer in Publishing include proficiency in graphic design software, a strong visual aesthetic, excellent communication skills, creativity, time management, and attention to detail. Certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, are highly beneficial. Prior job roles that may lead to a career in graphic design include Junior Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, and Art Director. These roles provide opportunities to gain experience and develop the necessary skills for a successful career in graphic design.

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Graphic Designer/Event Management

  • Jackson, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Job Requirement Designer Content Designer Graphic Designer Research Illustrator Production Event Management Event Excel Instructional Design Designer Content Designer Graphic Designer Research Illustrator...

Graphic Designer

  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 hours ago

As Graphic Designer, you're responsible for working with MotorCity's advertising agency of record to develop advertising and marketing collateral....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Allegan, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Allegan, MI
  • 4 days ago

Description Overview We are currently seeking a Senior Graphic Designer for our CSCA (Consumer Self-Care Americas) Graphics organization located in Allegan, MI....

Graphic Designer

  • Allendale, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Allendale, MI
  • 5 days ago

This position will have experience in layout design, as well as a strong understanding of visual, typography and color theory. They will be responsible for creating layouts for primarily digital...

Graphic Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced, talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team....

Technical Illustrator

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 6 days ago

Title: Technical Illustrator Program Summary KBRs Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Armys Aviation and Ground soldiers with project...

Layout Designer

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 8 days ago

Layout Designer Pay Rate: $19 - $20 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Summary Works with sales staff to provide creative sign concepts for clients. Create...

Graphic Artist Needed to Update a Book Cover

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 11 days ago

un Graphic Artist Needed to Update a Book Cover (Ann arbor) image 1 of 1 compensation: Negotiable Three years ago I hired a graphic artist to design and create a book cover for a book written...

Graphic Designer

  • Madison Heights, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI
  • 17 days ago

Galco Industrial Electronics is looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our collaborative, on-site marketing team....

Production Artist

  • Rockford, MI
  • 25 days ago
  • Rockford, MI
  • 25 days ago

Current employees, please apply in Workday. Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately...

Layout Designer

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 25 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 25 days ago

Layout Designer Pay Rate: $19 $20 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Summary Works with sales staff to provide creative sign concepts for clients. Create...

Graphic Designer

  • Detroit, MI
  • 29 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 29 days ago

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. Were united by our culture a drive to find a...

Creative Visionary (Graphic Designer) - M3 Group

  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Guide development and implementation across a wide range of materials Research industry-related visual trends and best practices Provide design for website projects, produced in collaboration with...

Graphic Designer-Digital, Software Engineering

  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago

guides and/or pattern libraries, progressive enhancements or best-practice based recommendations, and interactive prototypes....

Graphic Designer

  • Rockford, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, MI
  • 30+ days ago

The Graphic Designer helps guide the visual identity and graphic standards of our brands and our organization, Wolverine Worldwide, within our in-house creative team, The Agency....

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.7%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Designers in Michigan
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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