Free graphic designer job description template
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Graphic Designer job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Graphic Designer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Graphic Designer who creates visual designs for print and digital, from logos to ads, to the brief and brand. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
- Use digital illustration, photo editing and layout software to create designs
- Create visual elements such as logos, original images and illustrations
- Design layouts, including selection of colors, images and typefaces
- Present design concepts to clients
- Incorporate changes recommended by clients into final designs
- Review designs for errors before printing or publishing
What you need
- Design portfolio [required with application]
- Experience with [Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva]
- Bachelor's degree [or equivalent portfolio]
- Strong typography and layout sense
Nice to have
- Brand identity experience
- Motion or web design skills
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Brightside Print and Sign, a local print shop.
Brightside Print and Sign is hiring a Graphic Designer (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You'll design signs, flyers and logos from customer briefs and prep files for print. Send a portfolio with your application.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a graphic designer does
A graphic designer creates visual designs for print and digital, from logos to ads, to the brief and brand. Typical duties include:
- Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
- Use digital illustration, photo editing and layout software to create designs
- Create visual elements such as logos, original images and illustrations
- Design layouts, including selection of colors, images and typefaces
- Present design concepts to clients
- Incorporate changes recommended by clients into final designs
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says graphic designers typically need a bachelor's degree, certification in design software is available through vendors, and about 20 percent are self-employed.
Training: Bachelor's degree typical; portfolio matters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Graphic Designers.
How much does a graphic designer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should I hire a designer or a freelancer?
For steady work, a part-time employee may cost less than a string of freelance fees. For one-off projects, hire a freelancer. Put file ownership and usage rights in writing either way.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.