A10A Graphic Illustrator Journeyman: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Graphic Illustrator Journeyman designation to Graphic Designers. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Graphic Illustrator Journeyman. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Typical national pay$49,040–$81,830Median $62,960 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Canva
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Graphic Designer
Summary
Graphic designer creating graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and websites, while collaborating with clients to refine designs and maintaining an archive of previous work
Experience
Graphic Designer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Developed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
Conferred with clients to discuss and determine layout design
Reviewed final layouts and suggested improvements, as needed
Maintained an archive of images, photos, or previous work products
Skills
Checking & Planning
Designing print publication layouts, Designing promotional materials, Drawing technical illustrations, Creating computer graphics or animation, Editing written materials, Conducting other work
Core Skills
Reviewing art materials, Conducting market research, Collecting customer needs data, Researching new technologies, Adobe After Effects
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Gather evidence from your actual work
Write private notes for yourself. Keep only facts you can explain and support.
The mapped civilian record lists this task: Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Graphic Illustrator Journeyman experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Graphic Designers?
Fictional translation example
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Think of this as a translation, not a script. This fictional example keeps the same work facts while replacing military jargon with clear civilian wording.
Before
Fictional example: In my Graphic Illustrator Journeyman assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
Why this wording is fair
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
Continue with your confirmed facts
Start with this service experience
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T04:58:25.041469+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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