Graphician

Pronunciation

Origin

graphic + -ian, probably by analogy with musician.

Full definition of graphician

Noun

1. (computing, nonstandard, chiefly demoscene) A designer of graphics for computer software.
• 2000, "Teemu Lahti", We need a graphician (discussion on Internet newsgroup comp.sys.ibm.pc.demos)I have a demogroup called Kontio and we need a graphician, who can make 2D and 3D. Our website is not yet online, but it will be someday. Contact me, if you are interested!!
• 1998, "Lars Sobiraj", graphician wanted! (discussion on Internet newsgroup alt.amiga.demos)Darkage is desperatly searching for a graphician!

Usage notes

This nonstandard English term is particularly common in the international demoscene. A person having this role in industry would usually be called a graphic artist or graphic designer.