Careers in Graphic Design

Our majors pursue careers in:

  • Graphic design 
  • ​Advertising 
  • App development 
  • Motion graphic production 
  • Animation 
  • Multimedia production 
  • Marketing 
  • Web design 
  • Publication design 
  • 3D/4D design  
  • Education 

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design:

  • Graphic designer 
  • Graphic artist 
  • Marketing coordinator 
  • Social media designer  
  • Production assistant 
  • Digital design specialist 
  • Design coordinator 
  • Junior designer 
  • Visual merchandiser  
  • UI/UX designer 

Types of employers for graphic design graduates:

  • Publishing and design firms
  • Corporations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Self-employment
  • Film studios
  • Internet and software companies
  • Media
  • Advertising agencies

Carroll's graphic design graduates have gone into a variety of careers including positions at: 

  • Milwaukee Bucks 
  • Milwaukee Brewers 
  • Make a Wish Foundation 
  • Harmann Studios 
  • Trade Press 
  • Regency Centers 
  • Target Corporate HQ 
  • Foley & Lardner, LLP 
  • Society Insurance 
  • Kalmbach Publishing Company 
  • Kohls Corporation 
  • Goodwill Industries of SE WI 
  • AXA Advisors 

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