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Graphic designers and desktop publishers use their creativity in the areas of production, maintenance, and coordination related to visual products and presentations. They use computer software or manually develop the overall layout and production design for various media such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.
Explore this career outside the militaryGraphic designers and desktop publishers usually work in offices on land or aboard ships.
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Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers in the Military
1,324
$64,650
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People in this career achieve this level of education.
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Graphic designers and desktop publishers develop skills through classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in preparing graphic designs and illustrations. Training content may include: Graphics, lettering, drawing, and layout techniquesIllustration and television graphic techniquesTheory and use of colorUse of production equipmentCreation of original artwork and portfoliosDevelopment of digital media and print products
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