graphic designer vs designer

graphic designer and designer both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
graphic designer	Yes	No	No	No
designer	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, graphic designer and designer are synonyms defined as:

graphic designer and designer: someone who specializes in graphic design

graphic designer (noun)	designer (noun)
someone who specializes in graphic design	someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
	someone who designs clothing
	a person who specializes in interior design
	a person who devises plots or intrigues
	someone who specializes in graphic design