Graphic Artist Jobs in San Mateo, CA

A Graphic Artist in the advertising industry is responsible for creating visually compelling design solutions for print, digital, and social media campaigns. They work closely with copywriters, creative directors, and marketing teams to develop concepts and designs that effectively communicate the message and brand of the company. This includes the creation of logos, custom graphics, advertisements, promotional materials, and more. They also ensure that all design elements are visually appealing, consistent, and in line with the company's brand identity.

To be a successful Graphic Artist, one must have strong artistic abilities, including an excellent understanding of color, typography, and composition. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is essential. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is typically required, as well as a strong portfolio showcasing creative abilities and design skills. Core competencies for this role include creativity, attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills. Prior to becoming a Graphic Artist, one might hold roles such as a Junior Designer, Production Artist, or Art Director.

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2 Months Ago Mintlify On-Site Design Engineer San Francisco 4+ Experience

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

beautiful, responsive interfaces while maintaining excellent code quality and performance.Requirements:You've built and deployed Next.js applications in production environmentsStrong eye for design, typography...

Silicon Design Engineer 5

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Our client, Global Leader in Technology, is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer 5 to join their team.. **Job Title: Silicon Validation Engineer 5** **Location: Mountain View, CA - Remote**...

Principal Product Designer, Growth

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

What you'll bring 10+ years of experience in product design, with a proven track record of driving growth through user-centered design and experimentation....

Sr. Product Designer

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Learn more about our design community at design.linkedin.com \#LinkedInDesign **Responsibilities:** + Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale and the specifics of user-centered design...

Staff Product Designer, Protect

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Develop user-centered design solutions based on research, member insights, and industry best practices. Challenge the status quo, push innovation, and inspire people toward a unified outcome....

Senior Product Designer - Trust

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Design Interaction Design Storytelling Leadership LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices....

Sr Experience Designer, Data & Insights

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Design - Apply best practices in interaction and visual design to create elegant and accessible user experiences....

Managing Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the...

3D Printing Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The 3D Printing and Design Engineer will function as a project manager in the UCSF Center for Advanced 3D+ Applications (CA3D+). They will use advanced engineering concepts to manipulate digital...

Silicon Design Engineer 5

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Silicon Design Engineer 5 Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Silicon Design Engineer 5 with our client located in Mountain View, CA. This...

Remote Work

Experienced Content Designer - Design

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

visual design skills Experience working at an organization with a diverse set of products and users Experience working at a B2B2C company Skills in working with Research and Data Science to test copy...

Mechanical Design Engineer Posted 04/15/25

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Sunnyvale, CA 95051 Posted: 04/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: VMS Job Number: 30393 Industry: MDEV - Medical Device JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Mechanical...

Video editor for JFF and Only fan content

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Video editor for JFF and Only fan content compensation: Negotiate pay per content Looking for someone who has experience for video editing content for JFF and only fan content this will be an...

Structural Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that...

UI/UX Designer, HAP Tech

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, InVision, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Zeplin, etc....

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

Moving to San Mateo, CA? Find some basic demographic data about San Mateo, CA below.


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Graphic Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Graphic Design Essentials
Acquire the essential skills to become a working Graphic Designer from the basics of color theory to presenting a project to a client. This online course from LaSalle College Vancouver will...
Introduction to Graphic Design
Develop the fundamental skills to become a Graphic Designer. Experience the best of Graphic Design with LCI Educations short Professional Certificate Program! This new Professional Certificate...
Graphic Design Essentials: Introduction to Typography
Type is all around us. Its in the books we read, the websites we visit, and the logos we recognise. The study of typography allows us to understand type and how it enables us to communicate and...

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Salary for Graphic Artist Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Graphic Artists in San Mateo, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
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 Graphic Artists in San Mateo, CA
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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