{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:39.211Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-1029.00","title":"Designers, All Other","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"54","jobZone":null,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers design practice in agency, in-house, and studio environments where practitioners develop visual solutions across print, digital, and multimedia channels, managing client relationships and project accounts at Job Zone 3 preparation levels.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Design briefs and creative direction — interpret and apply under direct supervision when starting assigned projects in a studio or agency setting.","Graphics and photo imaging software — operate basic tools and functions to produce draft visual assets under mentor guidance.","Client requirements — gather and document accurately by following structured intake templates provided by senior staff.","Design layouts and mockups — produce initial drafts by following established brand guidelines and templates on assigned accounts.","Desktop publishing software — use standard templates to format text and imagery for print-ready files with supervisor review.","Active listening skills — apply during team briefings and client-facing meetings to capture key project requirements without missing detail.","Project schedules and deadlines — track personal task progress using shared project-management tools under supervisor oversight.","Visual design concepts — recognize and explain basic principles such as hierarchy, contrast, and alignment when reviewing work with a creative director.","Presentation materials — assemble draft layout decks for internal review using approved slide or document templates.","Creative feedback — receive, interpret, and incorporate revision notes from senior designers or creative directors into reworked design files."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Design solutions — develop and refine with moderate independence by collaborating regularly with creative directors in a mid-size agency or in-house team.","Final layout presentations — prepare and deliver to clients with clear verbal rationale, incorporating prior feedback before approval meetings.","Project budgets and timelines — manage assigned accounts by monitoring expenditures and adjusting schedules to meet deliverable milestones.","Graphics and photo imaging software — apply intermediate techniques such as masking, retouching, and compositing to produce polished visual deliverables.","Cross-department communication — confer with copywriting, production, and art teams to align design direction with client requirements on active campaigns.","Document management software — organize and version-control project files systematically to ensure team access and audit-ready asset libraries.","Written design rationale — produce clear project summaries and creative briefs that convey concept decisions to internal stakeholders.","Time management practices — balance concurrent design tasks across multiple accounts by prioritizing work with minimal supervisory direction.","Video creation and editing software — produce short promotional or social-media video assets aligned with client brand standards.","Social perceptiveness — read client and stakeholder reactions during presentations to adjust communication tone and refocus design discussion effectively."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Design strategy and visual solutions — develop autonomously across the full project lifecycle, from concept through final delivery, on complex multi-channel campaigns.","Client layout approvals — lead presentation sessions independently, negotiating revisions and securing sign-off within scope and budget constraints.","Account and project management — oversee multiple simultaneous projects, self-managing deadlines, budgets, and vendor coordination without supervisory escalation.","Web platform development software — apply working knowledge to collaborate with developers on responsive design implementation and digital asset handoff.","Non-routine design challenges — resolve by applying critical thinking and original concepting when standard approaches fail to meet client objectives.","Cross-functional briefings — facilitate discussions with creative, art, copywriting, and production department heads to synthesize requirements into actionable design direction.","Brand identity systems — build and maintain cohesive visual language documents, style guides, and asset libraries for sustained client programs.","Sales and marketing knowledge — apply to design deliverables that measurably support client campaign goals, product launches, or audience engagement targets.","Fine arts and design principles — draw on a deep working knowledge of color theory, typography, and composition to elevate output quality on all assigned work.","Innovation and adaptability — exercise consistently when responding to shifting client feedback, emerging design trends, or technology changes mid-project."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Creative direction and design vision — set organizational standards and long-term aesthetic strategy across all client accounts and internal brand initiatives.","Design team development — mentor and evaluate junior and mid-level designers, establishing skill-building plans aligned with agency growth objectives.","Client relationship leadership — cultivate senior-level client partnerships by consistently delivering design solutions that exceed strategic and business expectations.","Organizational workflows and processes — design and implement department-wide systems for project intake, file management, and approval cycles that improve efficiency.","Cross-department strategic alignment — lead executive-level briefings with creative, production, sales, and marketing leaders to ensure unified campaign vision and execution.","Design technology adoption — evaluate and champion new graphics, publishing, and web platform tools that advance studio capabilities and competitive positioning.","Budget and resource strategy — oversee departmental or multi-account financial planning, allocating design resources and negotiating vendor contracts at organizational scale.","Thought leadership and innovation culture — model and institutionalize a design philosophy that rewards original thinking, calculated risk, and continuous creative experimentation.","New business and pitch leadership — direct the creation of speculative design concepts and high-stakes pitch presentations that win and retain major accounts.","Industry standards and professional development — represent the organization in professional networks, contribute to industry forums, and set continuing-education expectations for the design team."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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