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These days, my clients are not only asking for traditional Digital Designers who can design some eDMs and banner ads but also requesting multiple versions of motion work for their social media content. Most Senior Designers are now using Figma<\/a> in their design process, allowing them to contribute, give feedback, and make better decisions faster.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n Therefore, it really is time for print-based graphic designers to upskill and expand their software skill set. By incorporating motion graphics into their repertoire, designers can not only enhance their value but also position themselves for greater career opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n Today, Aquent’s<\/a> clients are seeking designers who can deliver dynamic, interactive experiences across multiple platforms. This shift has created a demand for multi-disciplined designers who can seamlessly transition between print, motion, and digital design.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n If you are already a Graphic Designer who is proficient in Adobe Photoshop, there are two software add-ons that will be easy to learn; making you stand out with recruiters and clients and are gold nuggets to add to your skill list. They are Adobe After Effects<\/a> and Figma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n Don't just take my word for it, I have been talking about this with all of the print-based design freelancers I regularly work with<\/a>. Here's what one person had to say after eventually caving and listening to my advice:<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n\n \n “I'm really enjoying motion design after 20+ years of wrangling print and digital. Something new to learn!”<\/p>\n \n Jance, Graphic Designer<\/span>\n <\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n There are many benefits for Graphic Designers to Upskill with Adobe After Effects<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n By mastering Figma, Graphic Designers will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n Our Aquent Studios<\/a> team recently put a number of our Graphic Designers through an After Effects course<\/a> with Udemy<\/a> which they all found really engaging and informative. There is a fee, but I think it is very affordable. <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n Udemy also have a good Figma course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n You can also reach out to any of our Design Talent Agents<\/a>, or myself<\/a> if you want to have a confidential chat about your career. We're always happy to talk! <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n In today's competitive market, upskilling is no longer an option but a necessity. By learning After Effects and Figma, you can equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive in the digital age, deliver exceptional work that exceeds client expectations and add more work to your folio. <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In today's design world staying stagnant is a recipe for irrelevance. Here are two must-have tools for graphic designers looking to stay competitive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[835,838],"capabilities":[],"class_list":["post-15910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job-seeker","category-design"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tThe Rise of the Multi-Disciplined Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n\n
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