Senior Graphics Designer

IF YOU HAVE THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED THE JOB IN THE INTERVIEW, AND YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION…

I accept! When can I start?

IF YOU HAVE NOT DISCUSSED THE DETAILS OF THE JOB, TELL THEM THAT YOU ARE VERY INTERESTED IN THE POSITION AND WOULD LIKE TO LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU MAKE A DECISION.

I am open to learning all tasks that will help me excel as a graphic artist

Find out what your employer's expectations are for the person in this position.

Superior - there are endless possibilities with it. You can even animate with it!

This question can seem a bit personal - but again, it's just another question to try and determine what makes you tick as a designer. Again, with this one it all comes to down to personal opinion and - as with any other interview question - it's important to be honest because if you lie here, it could come back to haunt you later down the line. In general, the design process can be split into three chunks - the initial consultation, the creative process and the final negotiations/finished results. If you can't pick one particular stage, you could pick out different aspects of each and explain why you enjoy them.

With this question, the interviewer is obviously keen to find out where your passion lies and what your motivations are for working in the industry. When trying to prepare your answer to this question, think about what it is that makes you want to continue to work in the graphic design industry. Is it the creativity aspect? The chance to create pieces which will be seen by thousands of people every day? Or the fact you get to create lots of different pieces of work every year? With this type of answer, it's easy to tell who's being false and who's being honest so whatever answer you give, try and stay true to yourself and avoid copying anyone else.

☛ Freelance work for area businesses

☛ I read several industry publications, MacWorld, STEP, Print, Communication Arts, Step-by-Step graphics, etc.

☛ I attended a Mac tradeshow specifically focused on prepress and printing

Logo design is a frequent job for graphic designers. It's not advisable to simply list a long history of all the products you've ever done. Instead, linger on one or two and demonstrate your expertise by talking about them. For example, say that logos may seem like a job for beginners, but actually they require a fine sense of the current trends and client's need to be efficient and simple, but memorable.

If you plan to be in this role for several years, make sure the company is growing so you can grow with the company.

Usually it depends on the printer and his press and the project, around one sixteenth to one eight of an inch sometimes one quarter inch.

☛ I have difficulty working with people who show they do not care about their job.

☛ I have difficulty working with people who don't pull their weight.

☛ I have high standards for my work and I expect others to have high standards too.

☛ I'm learning to speak up and request that others contribute more completely long before I start getting angry about a situation that is unequal.

On the flip side, you may want to ask about challenges. This question can help you uncover trends and issues in the industry and perhaps identify areas where your skills could save the day.

This question can help you learn whether the company promotes from within, and how career advancement works within the organization. By asking the question, you show your interest in growing with the organization - just be careful not to phrase it in a way that sounds too self-serving (i.e. When can I expect a raise and a promotion?).

Explain what you do to be creative. Researching, sketching, reading, collaborating, critiquing, discussing with client, wait-time…

I was assigned a project disappointed when I was given a project with a very short deadline and I wasn't able to spend as much time on the project as I wanted to. I completed the project on time and the customer was satisfied, but I would have liked to spend more time on the project.

Ask about your interviewer's personal experience for additional insight into the company's culture.

With this question, the employer is basically asking you why they should hire you over any other candidate and they're also testing how well you know yourself as a professional graphic designer. Again, with this question it's important to be honest and to think about what qualities and experience you might possess as a graphic designer that other candidates might not - this could be your previous client base, the range and depth of your experience - or even some of the techniques you've picked up in your career. Whatever reasons you give, be sure to have some examples to hand so you can back them up.

This is your chance to learn as much as possible about the role so you can decide whether this is a job you really want. By learning more about the day-to-day tasks, you will also gain more insight into what specific skills and strengths are needed and you can address any topics that haven't already been covered.