Graphic Designer Jobs in California

A Graphic Designer in the printing industry plays a crucial role in creating visually appealing designs and layouts for various print materials such as brochures, posters, magazines, business cards, and packaging. They work closely with clients to understand their design requirements and translate these into captivating designs. They are responsible for choosing the best fonts, colors, images, and layouts that can effectively communicate the message. They also prepare the final layouts for printing, ensuring the designs are in the correct format, resolution, and color profile.

Key skills for a Graphic Designer in the printing industry include advanced proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite, strong creativity and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a keen eye for detail. Certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE), Certified Graphic Designer (CGD), or a degree in graphic design or a related field can enhance a Graphic Designer's credibility. Prior to becoming a Graphic Designer, one might start as a Junior Designer, Production Artist, or Graphic Design Intern, where they can gain valuable hands-on experience and hone their design skills.

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Graphic Designer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Uses computer-based, photomechanical, and traditional methods to implement and maintain print production standards; oversees photo shoots and/or selects appropriate photos for projects; performs all...

Prepress tech

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Prepress tech Pay Rate: $23.75 /hr....

Hiring: Digital Print Production Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a Digital Print Production Specialist to join our team, primarily focused on running our roll label finisher and assisting with other production tasks....

Engraver & Graphic Designer

  • Napa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Engraver & Graphic Designer Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00 pm with unpaid hour lunch Pay: Full time $17 hourly to start....

Remote Graphic Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

HOW TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY We maintain a rigorous hiring process to help ensure we only hire the best and most dedicated professionals. Please note that you will not be considered for...

Remote Work

Graphic Designer, Instructional Products

  • Culver City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Graphic Designer to join our design team....

Graphic Designer II

  • Poway, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: Chef Works is seeking a talented Graphic Designer II to join our creative team....

Graphic Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Graphic Designer We're currently looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our San Diego-based studio. This is an on-site, full-time position, Monday through Friday....

Production Artist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Desired, but not required skills include: Understanding of print production processes, including offset and digital printing. Knowledge of digital asset management systems and workflows....

CAD and Print Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

., screen printing, digital printing, sublimation) and repeat pattern creation. Exceptional eye for color, pattern, and texture, with the ability to translate designs to fabric....

Senior Print Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

About Us BAGGU is a design focused bag company based in San Francisco, California. We are a small but hard-working team of people dedicated to making cool bags that feel good to use. For more...

Graphic Designer (Hybrid)

  • Walnut, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Walnut, CA
  • 4 days ago

Graphic Designer (Hybrid) in Walnut , California Location: Walnut, CaliforniaJob Type: PermanentCompensation Range: $50,000 - 55,000 per yearWe're seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our team...

Graphic Designer wanted ASAP - small projects

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Graphic Designer wanted ASAP - small projects (West Hills) compensation: $100 per project for JPEG ads. $150 per project for both JPEG and PDF format ads....

Graphic Designer III

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

-XXX Working Title: Graphic Designer III Classification: GRAPHIC DESIGNER III $6,102.00 - $7,640.00 A Shall Consider: GRAPHIC DESIGNER II $5,176.00 - $6,480.00 A # of Positions: Multiple Work Location...

Digital Media Designer

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 6 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY The Digital Media Designer is the creative and technical voice defining and driving innovation in USAHS ’ digital learning experience. This position works within a highly...

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
High School or GED
10.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Master's Degree
7.7%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Designers in California
Less than 1 year
31.8%
2-4 years
20.7%
1-2 years
16.2%
None
14.1%
8-10 years
7.6%
6-8 years
7.6%
4-6 years
2.0%


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