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🔴 Graphic Designer ≠ Video Editor
Why do so many recruiters expect one person to handle the work of an entire creative team?
Graphic design and video editing are two distinct skill sets, each requiring:
🎨 Different software
🎞️ Different thought processes
🧠 Different creative approaches
Yet, job descriptions often ask for:
✔️ Logo design
✔️ UI/UX
✔️ Animation
✔️ Motion graphics
✔️ Video editing
✔️ Reels
✔️ Photography
✔️ 3D rendering
…all rolled into one.
We wouldn’t expect a copywriter to code a website. So why do we expect a graphic designer to be a full-time video editor too?
Let’s value specialization. Let’s respect the craft.
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