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  Latest reviews from 25 Graphic Designers surveyed on SEEK
  Senior designer can mean a lot of different things!
  This job title hides a diverse skill set these days. Depending on the employer, you may be expected to be accomplished in print design, web design, ui/ux, copy writing, pitching projects, motion graph...
  The bad: from here the next step is often management, which sees you doing less creative work. Can be high pressure with tight deadlines and other factors. Pretty heavily computer based and you better...
  Graphic Design can be challenge, however if it is your passion, PUSH through the challenges and don't look back.
  What I love about my role is the versatility of projects I can work on and the ability to work Globally (not being too constained to be confined to an office always to do the job) as well as doing thi...
  Generally speaking, a third party has the last say of your work (whether you like it or not). Whether it be a manager in an office environment, or your freelance client's own personal taste. Sometimes...
  Canadian Graphic Designer in Australia
  I enjoy the ability to have my expertise called up being apart of the creative department in the global office. People inherently trust my decisions and ask for recommendations. I get carte blache to ...
  Sometimes the client always being right pains me too much. There are sometimes too many cooks in the kitchen that add to the delusion of brand standards and creative aesthetics. Sometimes things just ...
  Freedom and fulfillment when I get to do what I love. Wherever I want!
  I love graphic design, its competitive but I wouldnt want to do anything else.
  The good things about being a graphic designer is you get to do what you love on a daily basis. You can be your own boss and work your own hours. The interesting people that you meet and when someone ...
  The expectations from clients, there are many. The long hours that no one sees behind the scenes and you are neither appreciated or paid for. The fact that everyone wants you to design them something ...
  Graphic Design can be creative yet sometimes monotonous
  - Allows you to tap in to the creative side of the brain - Develops problem solving skills
  - Instability - Can become stuck in repetitive job with strict guidelines that doesn't allow you to explore creative solutions
  You need to have a positive outlook, have a thick skin and believe in what you are doing 110% to survive being a Freelance Designer
  Seeing your work published, in the flesh. People using/reading/enjoying something you have designed.
  Managing client expectations regarding how long a project will take to complete. Clients paying accounts on time.
  not a stereotype graphic designer who loves cheesy music and blockbuster movies
  You do need a lot of passion and patient at the same time in this role. Understanding the client's need and always go beyond in research and concepts are very important. I think the biggest challenge ...
  Design industry is quite competitive in Melbourne, there are lot of good designers out there. I think networking, staying up-to-date with technologies will definitely help you to shine from the crowd....
  I feel sad for people who aren't designers
  Every day is different and the great thing about brand development and creating something from scratch is that I get to draw inspiration from so many places (not just pinterest!) but nature, my little...
  The biggest challenge I have is managing my time. I have to be mindful of people's expectations of me and that owing to the fact that all jobs and clients are different, there isnt a stock standard ti...
  Freelance graphic design is the bomb!
  Diploma of graphic desgon
  You can create your own hours and work around your life rather than working around work. Own boss. But you need to be motivated and strict on your working habits.
  Always looking for work is hard
  Source: SEEK Role Reviews from 25 Graphic Designers
  Produce a wide range of designs and digital content within a friendly marketing team for a community focused federal government agency