Graphics Designer
Creates visual content for print and electronic media using advanced computer software.
Overview
A Graphics Designer creates visual content or graphics to communicate messages with the help of advanced computer software. A Graphics Designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed, or electronic media, such as brochures and advertising.
Where they work
- Publishing Houses
- Television Industry
- Design Group Centres
- Advertising Industry
- Game Developing Companies
- E-Commerce
- News & Magazines
- Packaging Industries
- Multimedia Companies, etc.
Work environment
You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also set up a private designing company where you will cater to your client's needs.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are interested in artistic occupations
- You are good with computers
- You are comfortable working with teams
- You like to pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Graphic Design/Web Design and any similar discipline
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Graphic Design/Web Design and any similar discipline, followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in any discipline, followed by a PG Diploma in Graphic Design.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
- Rajasthan ILD Skills University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram, Kerala
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- International School of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
- Unitedworld Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Apeejay Stya University, Sohna, Haryana
- Arch Academy of Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Auro University, Surat, Gujarat
- DY Patil International University, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra
- DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Junior Designer
- 2Graphics Designer
- 3Senior Graphics Designer
Expected income
₹12,083 – ₹35,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Visual Communication Designer
Uses visual elements to deliver information to an audience and oversees promotional campaigns.
Multimedia Designer
Builds presentations of images and information for the web, television, movies and video games.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts, Computer Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Sujata Keshavan — An Indian Graphic Designer who is also the co-founder of Ray and Keshavan, a brand design firm based in India. Keshavan graduated from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in 1984 and then pursued a Master of Fine Arts in graphic design from the School of Art, Yale University. In 2016, Keshavan co-founded Varana Design Ltd., an artisanal luxury fashion brand, with entrepreneurs Ravi Prasad and Meeta Malhotra.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 495 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/graphic-designer-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The card's government list names Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University twice (entries 2 and 6); it appears once here. Apeejay Stya University at Sohna is printed in Tamil Nadu — Sohna is in Haryana, and the state is corrected.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.