Where to Find Graphic Artists
In order to find a graphic artist that suits your company's needs, use the keyword phrase "graphic artist" in a search engine. This will generate leads to freelancers or companies that offer these services.
Request graphic samples from prospective graphic artists to make sure they can produce the style of graphics that will meet your expectations. Graphic artists may bring a fresh perspective to your site that you hadn't considered before. On the other hand, they may need help with your corporate vision and require supervision to become proficient in your business concepts.
Keeping Your Online Portfolio Safe
An Online portfolio of your work is an excellent idea and is becoming standard practice. However, in order to protect your work, take these precautions:
? Copyright all material and post the copyright notice on each piece.
? Keep resolution of your illustrations high enough to look good onscreen.
? Keep resolution low enough so illustrations cannot be reproduced in print-outs.
? Make sure your name is visible on each piece.
? Include contact information should anyone want a reproduction of your work.
Banner Ads: An Easy Way to Promote Your Business
Hiring a freelance graphic designer to develop a few simple banner ads may be the simplest (and sometimes most cost-effective) way to promote your business online. Banner ads are the blocks of advertising copy and graphics you encounter on certain websites throughout the Internet. Unlike pop-up ads, banner ads can be effective without being intrusive. A graphic designer will have the skills to develop an eye-catching ad for your company using graphics and text treatment that will adequately promote your business. Because the jobs are smaller, many freelancers will be able to provide the service at a lesser cost than large design jobs.
Web Design By Any Other Name
As you search for a career in Web design, it is helpful to know that professionals in this industry are also called:
? Web Directors
? Art Directors or Interface Directors
? Web Architects (if the position is an upper-level one)
Whatever the name, the job is very much the same. So feel free to apply to them all.
Resources For Web Developers
There are several resources Web developers can use to advance in their field. The Web communities Webmonkey and Dev Shed are great places to read new articles about trends in Web development.
*Sites like these also have message boards and user contributions to help fellow Web developers compare notes.