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A10A Graphic Illustrator Journeyman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Graphic Illustrator Journeyman creates and edits artwork, imagery, captions, identification numbers, and archived data and image files using design and layout principles. They work with raster and vector graphics, desktop publishing, image editing, electronic presentations, web design, animation, and digitized audio and video software.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- graphic design
- layout composition
- color theory
- digital illustration
- raster image editing
- vector graphics
- desktop publishing
- web graphics
- digital asset archiving
- visual communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- Figma
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Professional in Illustrator
- Adobe Certified Professional in InDesign
- Google UX Design Certificate
Career Growth
- Adobe Certified Professional in After Effects
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Certified Graphic Designer (CGD), Graphic Designers of Canada
What the Work Involves
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
Related Occupations
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Art Directors
- Web and Digital Interface Designers
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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