I do have a small portfolio of personal art stuff, using Photoshop CS2. Is it worth sending that off to companies?
2007-03-26 00:21:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Unfortunately it's one of those jobs where you need experience so you're either going to have to find somewhere that you can do a lot of networking or you're going to have to offer freebies to build up your portfolio.
Recently I spoke to a girl in a similar situation as you who was offering her services to a charitable organisation as a volunteer. She designed their company logo for them and other bits and pieces, now she's moved on to bigger and better things.
2007-03-26 00:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's quite difficult without the experience and annoyingly no-one will seem to take yyou on to give you the experience. it would be an idea to send a portfolio of work to someone and let them know you're willing to train with them.
Other than that you could do a course in Graphic Design, like an NVQ or something and take it from there. I went to a training centre based in Stockport, South Manchester, they trained me how to use photoshop/illustrator and they then put me in "work based training". I was earning peanuts for a while but i gained the relevant experience necessary to get a job in that field.
I actually don't do Graphic Design anymore and kind of regret it, so go for it and good luck to you.
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2007-03-26 00:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Tickle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is your only software experience in photoshop? if so, you'll NEED to learn InDesign and Illustrator, too. and with no degree you're fighting an uphill battle. my suggestion is similar to a couple others here where you'll need to find some pro-type gigs and build up your portfolio. but FIRST you'll need that degree. you can either go to a 2-year or 4-year college. then look for an internship to get your feet wet. some places won't hire a 2-year degree, but most will. i have a 2-year degree and had no problems getting hired. now i have over 12 years experience that more valuable than 2 more years in college (at this point). you'll have to learn pre-press as well, getting files ready for print.
good luck!
2007-03-26 00:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by drunkinpoet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To become stable in grphic designing u need to be creative and innovative.
If u r then u can forward ur creative and new graphic works to firms which require graphic designers.
U can make ur own graphic collection CDs to do a demo.
So if u r really creative with new stuff then no need experience since this job need a little experience a talented person can easily get the job.
2007-03-26 00:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by Imthath 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-23 16:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still in school?
Try getting an internship with a G.D. company. While it might not pay, you'll gain experience, and it MIGHT lead to a job.
2007-03-26 00:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by acorn922 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-29 00:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋