GRAPHIC DESIGNER

ANZSCO 232411 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
A graphic designer plans, designs, develops and prepares information for publication and reproduction using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communication needs with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience. In Australia a graphic designer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Graphic Designer Alternative Title

 

• Graphic Artist

 

Specialisations

 

• Exhibition Designer
• Film and Video Graphics Designer
• Publication Designer

 

 

Graphic Designer Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)

 

 

 

Group: 2324 Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a graphic designer in Australia is to design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.

 

Tasks

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
• formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
• selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
• detailing and documenting the selected design for production
• supervising or carrying out production in the chosen media
• may archive information for future client use

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the graphic designer unit group (Group 2324) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations within the Graphic Designer Group

 

• 232411 Graphic Designer
• 232412 Illustrator
• 232413 Multimedia Designer
• 232414 Web Designer

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same designer group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Graphic Designer  is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) more info regarding assessment bodies

 

Visa Caveat

 

• The following caveat applies to the Subclass 457 visa and ENS (Subclass 186) Direct Entry Stream application:

   

  Caveat 1:

  The position does not require a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Graphic Designer in Australia is $ 69,553 for male employees and $ 58,470 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 36.8 Females: 36.5 Persons: 36.7

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2324) Graphic and web designers and illustrators - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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