Graphic Designer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Graphic Designer in the publishing industry plays a crucial role in creating visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. Using digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software, they develop the look of articles, books, magazines, product information, advertisements, or websites. They also select colors, images, text style, and layout, presenting the design to clients or the art director and incorporating changes recommended into the final design.

Important skills for a Graphic Designer in Publishing include proficiency in graphic design software, a strong visual aesthetic, excellent communication skills, creativity, time management, and attention to detail. Certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, are highly beneficial. Prior job roles that may lead to a career in graphic design include Junior Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, and Art Director. These roles provide opportunities to gain experience and develop the necessary skills for a successful career in graphic design.

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Digital Designer

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

#201678 Digital Designer SAN FRANSICO, CA DATE: Apr 28, 2025 Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: 45-48 per hour START DATE: 05.05.2025 Our client, a major e-retailer in the grocery...

Senior Interactive Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

About Persona Persona is the configurable identity platform built for businesses in a digital-first world. Verifying individuals and organizations is harder but more important than ever, with AI...

Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

As a Graphic Designer, you will create engaging and impactful visual content for our marketing and communication materials....

Manager, Print Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

About the Role Were on the hunt for a passionate and detail-obsessed Print Graphic Designer to join our dynamic Fenty Creative team....

Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Our client, a well-known fashion retail company, is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their team for a 5+ month contract in San Francisco, CA....

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

a Senior Freelance Graphic Designer who excels at innovative, out-of-the-box thinking with comprehensive experience across all elements of graphic design for fashion retail....

Graphic Designer

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Introduction THIS IS A\nNEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any\nexisting list and may last approximately one year, but can be...

Associate Manager, Digital Designer (method + Mrs. Meyers Clean Day)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco...

Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

#201510 Graphic Designer REMOTE DATE: Yesterday Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $42-$52/hr START DATE: 05.05.2025 Our client is looking to bring on a stellar Graphic Designer to support the...

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Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago

Graphic Designer San Francisco, California **100% Remote** Contract $37.34/hr - $38.62/hr Our client is looking for a contract Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team....

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Senior Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago

#201421 Senior Graphic Designer SAN FRANCISCO, CA; HYBRID DATE: Apr 14, 2025 Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $42.57 to $47.30/hr START DATE: 04.28.2025 Role Overview The Senior Designer Contractor...

Senior Concept Artist

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

Establish style guides and instructional materials in alignment with art direction, ensuring visual consistency across the art team....

Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 days ago

About the role The Graphic Designer will be a key part of the Marketing team, responsible for designing digital assets that reflect our brand as well as engage our target audience....

Graphic Designer To Transcribe Design Labels To Pdf

  • Pacifica, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Pacifica, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago

GRAPHIC DESIGNER TO TRANSCRIBE DESIGN LABELS TO PDF (pacifica) compensation: PROJECT BASED COMPENSATION GRAPHIC DESIGNER TO TRANSCRIBE APPX. 12 LOGO SKETCHES TO PDF FORMAT....

Interactive Designer - Performance Marketing

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.7%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Designers in San Francisco, 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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