What does a Designer do?
Creates visual, physical or digital solutions that meet a specific communication, product or user need.
Demand level: Medium
Designer
Creates visual, physical or digital solutions that meet a specific communication, product or user need. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 6 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR240 000 p.a.Mid-levelR420 000 p.a.SeniorR720 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Concept development · EssentialVisual communication · EssentialClient communication · ImportantCreativity · ImportantDesign software · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Diploma in Interior Design — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Product Design — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Visual Communication Design — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Interior Design — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)) — University of Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Designer do?
Creates visual, physical or digital solutions that meet a specific communication, product or user need.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Concept development, Visual communication, Client communication, Creativity, Design software.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
6 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.