By 2014, you can expect the graphic design job market to be one of the most sought after and fast growing. This is because this is a popular area of study, and many people pursue it as a career, a hobby, or a part time freelancing gig. Four years in college or a Bachelors Degree. Only two years college degree or Associates Degree can get you some technical positions. This kind of career however can not progress without further educational qualifications. The importance of formal education must be clearly understood if you want your career to continue in this field.

Close to a third of people who do computer graphic work, do it as independent freelancers. About half of all these freelancers also have steady jobs in graphic design or other computer related professions.Because there is no shortage in the demand for computer graphic designers, from smaller companies who can not afford to pay the larger design firms, freelancing is a good option in this career.

Computer graphic design can offer you a variety of career options. The print media like books and magazines, audio media like advertising or electronic media like films and television are some of the viable career options in front of you. Although not wide enough in terms of variety, a career in a small or large specialist company may throw up a steady stream of work. Or, you can seek a career in graphic design as a freelancer, but the need to work hard is more noticeable if you want to keep clients happy and provide you with more projects.

A college degree, a burning ambition and a thorough knowledge of where you wish to go are not adequate if you wish to take this up as a career option. You must develop your computer skills further along with the knowledge of using computer graphic software. You will also need to develop a portfolio, which is a collection of your best work. Your portfolio tells the world what you are capable of.

It is important to acquire the first entry level job, as soon as you have complete your college and made up your mind as to where you want to go. There are online job boards, online or print classified ads or the college or university placement desks, where you could get to know the available opportunities in computer graphic design jobs. Freelance jobs can be found through online job boards, classifieds, and work for hire job boards. Work for hire boards work better for design careers than other careers. Warm wishes and best of luck as you pursue your dream graphic design career.