Graphic Designer

Holland Code:

Create

There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.

Milton Glaser

In A Nutshell

I create designs, logos, ads, and visuals that help share stories and teach people about farming and food systems.

I work closely with clients to understand how ideas and messages should be represented visually.

I use many kinds of media, like print, videos, blogs, and social media, to bring my clients’ vision to life.

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Potential Salary Range

$45,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nunavut

NWT

Northwest Territories

Ontario

PEI

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskwatchewan

Yukon Territories

I split my time between my home studio and the design firm’s office. At the office, I brainstorm and collaborate on creative ideas with my team. At home, I focus on turning those ideas into designs that grab attention and tell stories, including projects that showcase agriculture in fun and engaging ways.

Workplace

Indoor

Job Requirements & Duties

Use computer software to design clear and engaging materials for farms, food businesses, or agricultural events
Collaborate with farmers, organizations, and clients to understand their goals and bring their ideas to life visually
Choose fonts, colours, and layouts that make designs easy to read and visually appealing
Prepare drafts of designs for review and update them based on feedback to improve the final product
Check final designs carefully to ensure they are accurate, professional, and meet the client’s needs
Create visual materials like brochures, logos, signs, and social media graphics that communicate messages about agriculture, food, and farming

Education & Training

A college or university program in graphic design, digital media, or a related field is helpful but not always required. Hands-on experience creating visuals, especially for farms, food businesses, or agricultural campaigns, is valuable.

Job Outlook

Graphic designers play an important role in agriculture by creating engaging visuals for farms, food products, agricultural events, and sustainability initiatives.

Related School Subjects

Arts Education

Ed. Prof. et Tech.

Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Computers Design Website Graphics Creativity Visuals Media Innovation Communication

Important Skills

Interpersonal

I communicate closely with clients to understand their brand vision and design needs.

Resilience

I adapt to changing needs and priorities, creating designs that stay effective even as projects or goals evolve.

Planning

I manage multiple design projects by organizing my time and resources to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Artistic

I use creativity and design skills to bring brand ideas to life, helping agricultural businesses connect with their customers visually.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Creative work

Independent Work

Work Changes Daily

Problem Solving

References

AITC Canada

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