Working as a graphics designer

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    Promote your work through online communities. Sign up to be a member of an online design community. Create a profile and publish your best works on the website. This is a great way to receive feedback and improve on your work.[16]
    • Examples of well-known online communities are DeviantArt, Behance, and Dribble.
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    Do freelance work. If you want to be a freelancer, be prepared to find your own work. Submit your portfolio to local marketing and ad agencies who work with freelancers. Make sure to follow up with your clients if you do not hear back from them for more than a week.[17]
    • As a freelancer you will need to be able to do your own marketing, billing, and accounting in addition to being a graphic designer.
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    Use social media outlets to find new clients. Create an Instagram or Facebook account specifically for your work. Publish your best pieces of work on these sites. Also post a link to your website so clients can quickly view your portfolio and resume if they are interested in your services.[18]
    • Start by adding your friends, family members, colleagues, and coworkers as friends. Encourage them to share your work with their followers.
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    Work for a design firm. Browse the websites of graphic design firms, or use job search sites like LinkedIn or Indeed to find openings. Choose entry-level jobs that you qualify for. Look for assistant jobs, or for jobs where you will be a part of a team. Submit your portfolio online or in person for positions that you qualify for.[19]
    • You typically need 1 to 2 years of experience and knowledge of basic graphic design skills to qualify for entry-level positions.
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    Advance to a higher position at the firm. As you work at the firm, make sure to improve your technical skills. However, as you improve your technical skills, work on your leadership skills, as well as your ability to get things done. Take on extra work, mentor others, volunteer to lead projects, and meet important deadlines.[20]
    • These are great ways to get recognized as a hard worker who is capable of more responsibilities

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