Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Graphic design companies
- Newspaper, magazine, and book publishers
- Advertising agencies
- Printing companies
Outlook
Growth for graphic designers will be about average. Demand will increase for those who work with various types of online media due to decreased use of print media such as newspaper and magazines. The need for designs and media for mobile applications, Internet, and video entertainment will create most of the growth in this career.
Competition for jobs will be strong. Opportunities will be best for graphic designers with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of various types of media including print and Internet.
Graphic Designers (CIS 100093)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
12,046 Large |
& |
3.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,138 High |
| Champaign Area |
210 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
191 Medium |
& |
3.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Cook County |
6,309 Large |
& |
3.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
598 High |
| Decatur Area |
59 Small |
& |
5.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
649 Large |
& |
12.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
70 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,398 Large |
& |
1.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
129 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
121 Small |
& |
5.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
69 Small |
& |
-13.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
102 Small |
& |
-2.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
765 Large |
& |
2.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
182 Medium |
& |
-5.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
89 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
170 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
478 Large |
& |
0.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
105 Small |
& |
-4.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
128 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
203 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
26 Very small |
& |
-15.4% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
144 Medium |
& |
9.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
160 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
27 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
387 Large |
& |
14.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| United States |
270,900 Large |
& |
3.3% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
22,800 Moderate |