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88 Pre Press Graphics Designer Questions And Answers

21⟩ Explain me do you have a blog?

Graphic designers who have a blog and actively take steps to showcase their domain expertise are more likely to bring additional value, advice, and experience to the table --beyond the deliver able you've agreed upon. The right graphic designer with an active social media following or established personal brand can help create more than just a new style for your company; they can become a worthy advocate, too.

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24⟩ Tell me what motivated you to apply for this project?

This question can reveal a lot about whether the graphic designer you’re interviewing is genuinely interested in your company and what they’ll be working on. If they aren’t, it'll show in the final product -- and that's a losing situation for everyone.

Ask questions that gauge their knowledge of your business and goals, and observe how well their skills and interests align. You want a graphic designer who fundamentally understands what you are building and why it's important. Ideally, they’ll already be familiar with your company or will have interacted with you as a customer in the past.

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25⟩ Explain me about a time when you closed a deal with someone that was unsure about going forth, how did you do? What was the project for?

I was hired to create a logo and for a bow-turning company. After I completed it I was asked to create a website for them in the future. Months had passed without any word, so I created some sample pages to show the client. They were happy with the result and decided to move forward.

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28⟩ Explain how do you work with collaborators like copywriters, developers, and project managers? Tell me about the final hand-off process?

Great graphic designers are team players who ask questions and solicit feedback. A good candidate will feel comfortable collaborating with clients on a project. They should be able to recommend specific file types for review, source files, and deliverables to make the final hand off as smooth as possible.

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29⟩ Please explain us what are some of your greatest accomplishments as Pre-Press Graphics Designer?

If you have accolades, awards, academic achievements or other lofty accomplishments in your past, then this question is likely going to be easy for you to answer. This is your chance to blow them away with all the great stuff you’ve been able to accomplish in the design field so far.

However, many people may have difficulties answering this question for a number of different reasons. Maybe you don’t feel as if you’ve accomplished much of anything, maybe you’re actively working towards something big but haven’t quite made it yet, or maybe your big life accomplishment has nothing to do with graphic design.

Remember why employers ask this question in the first place—they want to work with people who have ambition, because ambitious people tend to put in the work to accomplish their goals. Employers also want to understand what inspires you; what do you consider an accomplishment in the first place?

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30⟩ Tell me have you worked on a project as part of a team? How did it turn out? What parts did you contribute?

At my current job I'm in charge heading monthly meetings to track different aspects of our company. I contribute to 5 of the 6 topics in question. I always make sure my research is thorough, my presentations are laid out effectively and I give everybody as detailed a breakdown as I can. I ALWAYS make sure I'm able to meet the deadlines and I'm willing to help others if they aren't able to complete their aspects in time.

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32⟩ Tell me do you prefer to sketch your designs first before converting them into digital format?

When you ask a question like this during an interview with designer you are basically familiarizing yourself with the way in which the candidate goes about working on a task that has been assigned. If he or she answers in a definite and confident manner then you know that he or she has a definitive plan of action and has worked on projects before. However you must appreciate the honesty of a candidate who gives a straightforward answer like, it varies from project to project. As is often the case sometimes he or she might prefer to start off by using a pencil and paper and sketching the design while ideas keep flowing into the mind whereas other times if he gets an instant idea of design in mind then he can skip the primary step and instantly start working on the computer.

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33⟩ Tell me what are some of your greatest accomplishments as Pre-Press Graphics Designer?

Everybody has their own opinion on what makes a good designer, and your opinion on the subject can give potential employers some insight on how you operate. That’s because the qualities you describe are going to be ones that you either already have or aspire to become better at.

It’s best to go for a wide range of different qualities that show that you understand what it takes to be a successful designer. If you say something like “a good designer is creative, imaginative and has a unique sense of style,” you’re going to come off as a bit single-minded. Saying something like “a good designer is creative, punctual and open to feedback” will make you seem like you understand everything that goes into the job.

But don’t forget that the person interviewing you is likely going to hear a lot of the same thing from every designer they talk to. Come prepared with a few unique attributes to set yourself apart from the rest of those being considered for the job. Focus on unique attributes that relate back to your own personal experiences as a designer, and also tie into the job you’re applying for. Surprise the interviewer with an answer that is well thought-out and one they haven’t heard a dozen times before.

Surprise the interviewer with an answer that is well thought-out and one they haven't heard a dozen times before.

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37⟩ Tell me what are your qualifications and do you have previous experience being a graphic designer for any company?

Though all details are likely to be mentioned on the resume of the person applying for the job it would always be best to break the ice by beginning with questions like this one. However you should remember that qualifications are not directly proportionate to how well one can do the job. Very often people with even the best of qualifications find it very daunting to work under pressure so you should make sure that you hire someone who can rise to the challenge and offer you exactly what you are looking for. In addition to asking about graphic designer qualifications you should enquire about any previous work experience as well.

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