A designer is a motley profession that is perfect for creative visualists. The essence of the work is to create new pictorial forms, and in all aspects of life: from cars to plates.
Instructions
Step 1
There are no universal designers. There are many directions, most of which do not overlap with each other. A landscape designer is unlikely to deliver a decent web design job, and vice versa. Thus, if you decide to master this profession, you will first have to determine the main direction.
Step 2
One of the main advantages of a designer is that he does not need to be in the office to work: he can work at home, in a cafe, and even in a park. Since design mistakes are rarely fatal, they can be easily corrected. In addition, the designer immediately sees the result of his work and can get aesthetic pleasure from the process.
Step 3
There are also disadvantages. First, there is a lot of competition. With the development of freelancing, companies are increasingly turning to independent designers, and there are a lot of them. Secondly, there are serious limitations in terms of money, time, and even imagination. Customers often draw up a strict technical specification (technical assignment), within the framework of which they have to work.
Step 4
Choosing the profession of a designer, you must remember that this is a rather difficult and painstaking job. Just picking up and starting to paint is unlikely to work. To begin with, you need to at least learn how to work in basic programs. In addition, you need to constantly study theory, watch the work of other professionals and improve your skills. Freelancers will have to work with clients and spend a lot of time on portfolios.
Step 5
It is noteworthy that it is possible to become a designer without professional training, but this does not apply to all areas. The most eminent Russian universities in this environment are: the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Moscow International School of Design and the Moscow University of Design and Technology. In addition to basic training, you will probably have to go through additional training.
Step 6
Profit directly depends on the direction of work, the professionalism of the designer, employer and market positioning. On average, beginners in the field of freelancing receive 10-15 thousand rubles a month. Then, as new customers and experiences emerge, this figure rises.
Step 7
Designers in offices receive an average of 20-25 thousand rubles a month. But the size of the company plays a decisive role here. So, in small firms, a specialist in this area can get much less. Keep in mind that it will not be very easy to break into a large company, especially if you have no work experience.
