As a graphic designer you’ve got the freedom to choose whether you work for an employer or for yourself — but what are the pros and cons of each career path?
Okay, so you know Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign inside out. You’re au fait with all the design techniques and principles. I guess you’re going to be able to walk into a job, right? Wrong.
Imagine for a moment, if you will, the following scenario… You find a graphic design job that sounds really exciting and, best of all, you think you might be perfect for it. You’ve done similar work before, you’re experienced with all the software listed in the job description, and you’ve got the links to prove...