Typographic Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Graphic Designers
Summary
A profession specializing in the design and arrangement of text, pursuing readability and beauty in print materials, web, and more.
Description
Typographic designers specialize in designing the shape and placement of text, balancing readability and aesthetic expression in print and digital media. They handle font selection, kerning, and layout design using grid systems to enhance brand identity and user experience. They utilize tools such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Glyphs, collaborate with clients and art directors, and are required to incorporate knowledge of multilingual support and variable fonts.
Future Outlook
The importance of typography in brand strategy and UX design fields is increasing, with stable demand. Differentiation can be achieved through adaptability to new technologies such as digital platforms, multilingual support, and variable fonts.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Creative / Flex / Freelance / In-house Design Department / Project-based / Remote OK
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Typographic Designer → Senior Designer → Art Director → Creative Director
Required Skills
Adobe Illustrator / Font Management / InDesign / Layout Design / Typography Fundamentals
Recommended Skills
CSS / Color Management / Font Editing Software / Reading English Literature / Web Fonts
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure quality through fine adjustments to character spacing and fonts. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Essential for creating original text expressions and layout ideas. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are mostly unnecessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
- Color Certification
- DTP Expert Certification
Aliases
- Font Designer
- Text Layout Designer
- Typesetter
Related Jobs
- Art Director
- DTP Operator
- Font Designer
- Graphic Designer