Digital Designers

As part of their on-the-job training, beginning digital designers generally are given simpler tasks and work under direct supervision. As they gain experience, they move up to more complex work with increasingly less supervision. Experienced digital designers, especially those with leadership capabilities, may be promoted to chief designer, design department head, or other supervisory positions.

When designers develop personal styles that are in high demand in the marketplace, they sometimes go into business for themselves. Freelance design work can be erratic, however, so usually only the most experienced designers with an established client base can count on consistent full-time work.