What do you do?

I’m currently working as a graphic designer for a fashion magazine for

youngsters
What are your responsibilities?
Well I’m mainly responsible for designing the cover of the magazine. I
normally work with the concept team to make sure that the final product
will both attract the potential buyer’s attention and express the theme of
the magazine.
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
I guess it’s because of my artistic passion. The process of creating
beautiful things is somehow intriguing to me, so I chose to be a graphic
designer, which combines both art and technology. It’s quite interesting,
you know.
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Well, if possible, I’d like to be a freelance writer. Actually I’m a big fan
of action movies, and I also care about healthy living, so, I’d love to
write about these topics and share my stories with people of the same
interest.
Describe the company or organization you work for
My company is not huge, it’s just a small art designoffice, but is
definitely an inspirational workplace with a young, creative, and
extremely passionate team. We work on the basis of mutual
understanding and respect for each other, so it’s kind of an ideal
environment for me.
Do you enjoy your work?
Most of the time. It’s rewarding to co-work on projects with amazing
people in an open and supportive environment to bring out an art
production that will ultimately give me a sense of satisfaction and pride.
What do you like about your job?
Well, the perk of being a graphic designer is that you’ll surround
yourself with inspiring images everyday. My daily working life involves
seeking out inspiration in all sorts of places, researching incredible
illustrations and graphics, and creating them too. It’s great, I think.
What do you dislike about your job
What I don’t like about this job is that our personal taste in design
varies, and normally I’ll have to do a thousand edits to get the final
product that meets the demand of my boss while still * relating / staying
faithful to /remaining trueto the initial concept.
* conform means ‘to behave according to the usual standards of
behaviour that are expected by a group or society’ – this does not relate
to things like ‘concepts’.
(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?
Sometimes, when I’m burdened with heavy workloads or the pressure of
everyday life, I recall the memories of being a student. We were all
carefree and innocent back then. It’s a precious time that I cherish.
VOCABULARY

theme (đề tài,chủ đề ) [n] the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc

Intriguing ( hấ p dẫn, gơ ̣i thích thú) [adj] very interesting because of
being unusual or mysterious

On the basis of (trên cơ sở) [idiom] base on


Rewarding (bổ ích, đáng làm) [adj] giving pleasure, satisfation


Ultimately (cuố i cùng thì, rút cu ̣c) [adv] at the end of a process, period
of time, etc.

Perk ( đặc quyề n, thù lao thêm) [n] an advantage or something extra that
you are given because of your job
Conform (to sth) (tuân theo) [v] obey the rule or reach the necessary
stated standard
Cherish (yêu mế n, coi tro ̣ng) [v] keep hopes, memories in your mind
because they are important to you and bring you pleasure