A career as a designer is an exciting prospect, and the thought of getting into something that creatively stimulating is hard to resist. However, it requires plenty of deliberation before you jump in, and after you are in, a great deal of hard work is in order. In such a scenario, what you need is first-hand guidance on how to go about it.

Requiring no prior knowledge, skills, or material, this course contains more than 2 hours of content, and upwards of 60 lectures in total. Thing included with this course are:
- Clear, instructional video tutorials
- Necessary Skills for Designers & Career Guide (PDF)
- Design Terminology (PDF)
- Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (PDF)
- Collection of Useful websites for Designers (PDF)

This free course is ideal for people who are contemplating a career as a designer, but are worried about whether they are talented enough, unsure about where to begin, or just seeking some general guidance in regards to the field of graphic design. It answers questions like:
- Is it enough to be creative to be a designer?
- Is it better to be a freelancer or work full time?
- How much can you earn as a designer?
- How to find jobs in the creative industry?
- Which areas of design are recommend for you?
- How to enter and win design contests
- And much more

By the time you are through with the course, you will have a clearer idea about what it takes to be a designer, whether it is the right career move for you, and how to get started if you have decided to go for it.

Author Bio
A Certified Adobe Design Master and Instructor, I have taught Adobe all around the world, in classrooms, online courses, seminars and shows. In addition, I have also worked as a designer with companies like Disney, Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures, Mattel, and DC Comics.