The #1 Quality to Look for in a Graphic Designer

When deciding to work with a graphic designer for your business needs, there are many qualities to consider.

Does this graphic designer have the skill I need?

Is he or she a trustworthy person in which I can depend on to deliver the product I need?

How quickly do they turn around their work?

Regardless of all the questions you have in mind, there is one that stands out above all: Is this person a good communicator?

The number one quality you should look for in a freelance graphic designer is transparency.

Now of course talent, price, and timeliness are all key qualities to look for in a designer, but what you really want is someone you can trust to tell you what you need to hear.

If your timeline for an intricate project is short, you will want a graphic designer that will communicate with you and keep you updated on their progress to completion.

When your project requires your feedback and input, you will need a graphic designer that isn’t afraid to help set the correct expectations by asking you initial project questions, ask for content, and inquire throughout the project as needed.

This not only avoids disappointment and miscommunication in the first design, but it ensures there are only minor alterations to make as needed.

The transparent designer understands that graphic design projects are a team effort; it is not only the responsibility of the designer to create, but to also communicate with the client their own needs for the project. While it will require homework from you, the client, it will move the process along seamlessly if the designer recommends you come with a specific game plan and asks for a design prompt.

The transparent designer will exchange ideas and make requests through appropriate forms of communication via project management tools and email to respect both your time and theirs.

The transparent designer will save you time, money, and frustration.

The transparent designer will keep you feeling secure in your decision to hire them.

The transparent designer acts professional throughout the communicative design process.

But most of all, the transparent designer will produce exactly what you want in a timely manner and leave you satisfied in your experience in working with them!

Comment below about your experiences working with graphic designers. Have they been as transparent as you would have appreciated? Did they meet your needs and expectations? What would be the key quality in YOUR graphic designer?

Please comment below if you’re interested in working with Amanda Hurley Creative, a designer that upholds the highest form of transparency and professionalism desired when in need of creative projects.