Graphic Design
Discover more about the Graphic Design B.F.A. Program and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Ability to communicate emotions and ideas creatively
- Ability to work in groups/independently
- Proficiency for accuracy and detail
- Ability to accept/give criticism
- Aesthetic judgment and sensitivity
- Ability to make keen observations and appropriate decisions
- Quickly learns and utilizes new technologies
Career Titles
- Animator
- Art Director
- Book Designer
- Brand Identity Developer
- Corporate Designer
- Creative Director
- Designer for Public Relations/Marketing Firm
- Director of Advertising
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Systems Manager
- Layout Artist
- Magazine Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Production Artist
- Professor
- Staff Designer
- Television Graphic Designer
- Web Designer
Types of Organizations that Hire
- For Profit Corporations
- Television/radio/film
- Colleges/universities/schools
- Hospitality/Travel
- Marketing/Advertising Firms
- Media Organizations
- Magazines and newspapers
- Publishing
- Technology
- Museums/Cultural Institutions
Career Information and Professional Association Links
Buzzfile - Employers by major
AIGA - The professional association for design
AIGA - AIGA Student Resources, Career and Education Guide
Graphic Artists Guild
Society for Environmental Graphic Design
UCreator - Graphic Design Blog - tips, tutorials, etc.
Self Employment in the Arts
Occupational Outlook Handbook -Online resource for job type descriptions, job growth forecasts, and salary information
Job Search Links
Career Development Center - Access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
AIGA - The professional association for design
Creative Hotlist - Site for the professional creative marketplace
Mediabistro - Career and community for media professionals
Authentic Jobs - Job board for designers, hackers and creative pros
Behance - Creative jobs and freelance opportunities
Krop - Design jobs: creative and tech
Design Observer - Design jobs
Idealist - Non-profit and arts internships and jobs
AWN - Jobs posted through the Animation World Network
Coroflot - Design jobs
Toy Recruiter - Search for jobs; find links to other important sources
World Wide Arts Resources - Arts employment
Artist Opportunities from ArtsWestchester
Additional Resources Available at the CDC