Vishal P.

Working hours are typically 40 hours a week, usually with some flexibility around start and finish times. Extra hours are likely when deadlines are approaching, and this may involve working into the early hours to get a job finished. Work experience Internship or placement experience is extremely useful, especially if you have a reference who can recommend you and provide evidence of what you've done. The most valuable work experience comes from involvement in a live project, along with building a portfolio of your work. Starting salaries for junior graphic designers can be in the region of 15,000 to 19,000. Once you've gained some experience, this can rise to 27,000.