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People with the Diploma of Graphic Design are able to work in a range of professional graphic design roles, often in entry-level graphic design positions in advertising, print production, publishing, and digital graphics or as generalist designers. Their work may include or have links to areas such advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage and web design.
Graphic Designers may work independently as consultants or freelance designers, or as part of a larger team in an advertising agency or design studio.
Graphic design graduates may find employment in specialised design companies, advertising agencies and printing businesses. Job titles include Graphic Designer, Layout Designer, Packaging Designer, and more.
The Australian government’s Job Outlook website states, the number of people working as Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators (in their main job) grew strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years: from 59,500 in 2018 to 67,000 by 2023. There are likely to be around 27,000 job openings over 5 years (that's about 5,400 a year).
This is a very large occupation suggesting that opportunities should be available in most regions.
Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators have an above average proportion of full-time jobs (70 per cent).