You nailed it mate. OP has diverse Skills and would be good to try it out for the exchange as you have mentioned. Since OP is a newbie here with no experience neither does he have reputation to get along but with you opinion OP can be able to achieve that.

Secondly, OP, you can as well build up your account through meaningful contributions and good engagements in activities here so you could grow up in ranks which would qualify you for signature campaign where you could wear signature and avatar while promoting a project here and you will be rewarded in bitcoin for your  tasks or job well done.

Do not forget that you could also be doing your signature campaign and as well be doing your graphics designing jobs as you have stated which would be an extra plus for you.