Designer Jobs in California

A Designer in the advertising industry is responsible for creating visually appealing and effective promotional materials for a company's products or services. They collaborate closely with advertising and marketing teams to understand brand objectives, target audience, and promotional goals. They use this information to create designs for various advertising platforms such as print, online, television, and social media. Designers also play a key role in selecting the colors, images, text style, and layout for an advertising campaign. They also provide quality control over their own work and the work of their team by reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing.

A successful Designer should have strong creative and technical skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Certifications in these software programs can enhance a Designer's credibility. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Prior roles before becoming a Designer could include Junior Designer, Graphic Artist, or Production Artist. These positions provide individuals with the opportunity to gain experience in creating designs and using design software, as well as learning to work as part of a design and advertising team.

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CMTS LLC

Senior Design Manager

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation...

Firmware/FPGA Design Engineer

  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • 6 days ago

Description Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower...

Senior Firmware/FPGA Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Description Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower...

Salon Stylist

  • Truckee, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Truckee, CA
  • 7 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $16.50/hour Job Number 25039076 Job Category Spa Location The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, California, United States, 96161...

TicketManager

Product Designer

The Product Designer will be responsible for creating amazing user experiences across the TicketManager SaaS Platform....

Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer

  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • 9 days ago

Experience with Altium Designer. Experience with UUV systems and operations....

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 3 hours ago

About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped...

Staff Designer, Frame.io

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 hours ago

This is a role for a creative individual with strong interaction design skills, excellent aesthetic judgment, and an ability to systematically work through complexity....

Personal Stylist Support - La Jolla University Town Center

  • La Jolla, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 4 hours ago

The ideal Personal Stylist Support candidate is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. A day in a Life Support salesperson to perform all...

Designer, Private Brand Design

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Overview: We are seeking a self-starting and experienced Senior Designer to spearhead design efforts creating brand identities across grocery, general merchandise and fashion....

Sr Physical Design Engineer ( P&R)

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Senior Physical Design Engineer Location: San Diego OR Irvine OR Sunnyvale CA Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses Work Status: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Responsibilities: Perform...

Sr Physical Design Engineer (P&R)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Senior Physical Design Engineer Location: San Diego, CA (onsite) or 100% remote / work from home Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses Work Status: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident...

Sr Physical Design Engineer (P&R)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Senior Physical Design Engineer Location: San Diego OR Irvine OR San Jose CA (onsite) Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses or Contractor (corp-to-corp) Work Status: US Citizen or US Permanent...

Senior Designer & Brand Strategist (Pharmaceutical Industry)

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago

The Senior Designer and Brand Specialist will play a key role in the creative development and execution of integrated corporate campaigns that strengthen our brand identity across multiple platforms...

Senior Design Manager A/E Services

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

About Vanir Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Designer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Designers in California
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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