Also called: Sign Company Owner
Owns a shop that prints banners, business cards, vehicle wraps and store signs.
You design a banner for a little league team, run the big printer, install a sign on a new bakery and quote a vehicle wrap for a plumber's van.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Design and printing skills; some have a graphic design degree.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Graphic Design, Business.
Growing about average. Stable local demand.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI design tools make basic layouts fast for customers too; printing, wraps and sign installs stay hands-on.
Classes: Graphic design, Art and design, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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