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A10B Graphic Illustrator Master

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

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Overview

A Graphic Illustrator Master applies expert graphic design practices to visual work. They use expert knowledge of visual communication practices in their assignments.

Civilian Career Paths

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Graphic Designers

The verified specialty description identifies expertise in graphic design and visual communication, directly overlapping civilian graphic design work.

How to prepare: Build a portfolio of sample layouts that demonstrate how you use typography, imagery, and composition to communicate a client's message.

What the civilian work involves
  • 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.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC A10B

    [1] NEC entry "A10B - Graphic Illustrator Master"; cached text line 1395; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Graphic Designers (O*NET 27-1024.00)

  2. O*NET: Graphic Designers

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Graphic Designers (O*NET 27-1024.00)

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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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