Graphic Designer

Service-Based (Solo)

Barrier to Entry

2/10

Short-term Potential

2/10

Long-term Potential

3/10

Risk

1/10

Big Audience or Ad Money Required

No

Income Potential

$$

Salary Research

Monthly: $2,561 - $7,288 Average: $4,320 Hourly: $13.41 - $38.16 Average: $22.62

Pros

  • • Can specialize in what you enjoy most, rather than doing general graphic design like in traditional jobs
  • • You will learn so many more skills beyond graphic design, as you’ll handle everything yourself
  • • Will have some control over who you work with
  • • The variety of working and building relationships with different clients

Cons

  • • Lack of a network for learning and getting feedback, unlike traditional graphic design jobs
  • • Lots of time is spent on other tasks like marketing yourself, creating quotes, and handling contracts
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