2nd Interview with David Ho

I interviewed David Ho another time for a more in-depth look at graphic design careers. 

1.What personal attributes are essential for success in graphic designing?
Attention to detail.. and the ability to visualize what your client wants.

2.What parts of your job do you find most challenging? What do you find most enjoyable about your job?
Meeting deadlines. The most enjoyable is seeing your work published in newspaper, magazine, and other related media.

3.What organization/company can might me interested in hiring a graphic designer?
Corporate office with internal marketing department. Magazine company, newspaper, online companies that requires daily updates like eBay or even facebook :-)

4.When you first got into this field/major did you know that you would be working in the environment you are working in right now?
Some what. When I started, I worked for Cornish and Carey Residential Corporate in San Mateo in the marketing department. Scratch that that was my second job. First graphics job was at Kinko's in Concord.

5.Do you like the work space/environment you are in? Why/why not? Yes and No. I work for a small company, which makes me feel important because I can make important decision without the red tape. Unlike bigger companies, you have to get approval from multiple managers before a simple task is implemented. Con, is that sometimes I have to work longer hours :-)

6.What kind of compensation could a first year graduate graphic designer expect? It really depend on what sector you are getting in to... On average a designer can expect to earn 35K the first year. However, you may get in the 40's if you sign on with a big company that may offer stock option.