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A26A Graphic Illustrator Apprentice
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Graphic Illustrator Apprentice creates graphic designs and digital, desktop, and mobile drawings for print, web, and interactive multimedia platforms. They use vector and raster graphics, animation, design theory, digitizing tablets, project management, and ideation techniques to support Department of Defense themes and messages.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- vector graphics
- raster image editing
- digital illustration
- layout design
- motion graphics
- animation basics
- tablet based drawing
- color theory application
- creative project management
- visual storyboarding
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 Visual Design
- Google UX Design Certificate
Career Growth
- Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Autodesk Certified User
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Also Common
- Certified Graphic Designer (CGD), Graphic Designers of Canada
What the Work Involves
- Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
- Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
- Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking.
- Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
- Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
Related Occupations
- Graphic Designers
- Film and Video Editors
- Art Directors
- Video Game Designers
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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