Graphic Designer Recruitment

The market is never short of Graphic Designers, and there are plenty of professionals within this field actively looking for new roles.

Many Graphic Designers seek freelance and contract opportunities to build their own portfolios and work for themselves. The role itself has evolved over the years, and with advances in UX UI, Web Development and 3D animation,there are fewer traditional print and graphics designers than in the past.

It is important that companies recognise that the hiring process for Graphic Designers can be slow, as updating portfolios, reviewing portfolios, matching portfolios and assessments that can take a couple of days to complete.

Additionally, portfolios may not always show a candidate’s range of skills, as a lot of their work can be hidden due to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), especially if a designer is working in house. Without examples of work or a portfolio to use as a reference point, it can be difficult to match the design style required.

It is also important to be aware that candidates are seeking flexibility with work and are looking for hybrid or remote working arrangements.

Graphic Designers typically hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in design, art, or graphic design. They have often completed upskilling courses in Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. As well as completing online courses in graphic design that professionals have put together and companies is another common way into the graphic design profession.

Hiring for a Graphic Design usually involves three stages of interviewing.

The first is a 30–45 minute video call, which discusses the culture of the company, and the experience and portfolio of the candidate.

The second stage is a presentation of a specified online task, or an in-person meeting. The final stage of the process is an in-person meeting with the senior
team.