Graphic Designer Jobs in San Jose, 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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Creative Designer Graduate (Music Design) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Team introduction: At Global Music Design, we're a vibrant mix of talent and passion, dedicated to crafting authentic musical experiences that connect deeply with users. Our team leads the way in...

Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

based scripting experience a plus Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced web publishing...

Motion Graphic Production Artist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

based scripting experience a plus Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced web publishing...

Circuit Layout Designer

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking an experienced CMOS Layout Designer to support the physical layout of advanced high-speed digital and analog/mixed-signal blocks in cutting-edge process technologies (7nm and below,...

Graphic Designer - DESGR04

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Consistently engage with a larger creative team, comprising creative directors, art directors, other graphic designers, and product teams, for organization-wide presentations and keynotes....

Senior Visual Designer (Multiple Positions)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

About ByteDanceFounded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as...

Graphic Designer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Title: Graphic Designer Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Onsite Duration : 06 Months Contract with possible of extension Employee Communications & Engagement As a Graphic Designer on the Employee Communications...

PCB Layout Designer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Create new rigid, flex & rigid/flex multilayer printed wiring board designs. Edit and revise existing rigid, flex & rigid/flex multilayer printed wiring board...

Graphic Production Artist - Flex

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

deadlines are met and with accurate file handoffs for localization Support training of newer team members Requirements: 3-5 years experience in a hands-on, high-volume web or HTML email design and publishing...

Graphic Designer V

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Title: Graphic Designer V Job ID: EBAYJP00021706 Location: San Francisco or San Jose, CA office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; the other days are remote Bill Rate: $82.23/hr Pay Rate: $58.00...

Technical Illustrator

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Style guideline experience (Simplified Technical English, S1000D, MIL-STD, MMSTP, or custom style guide creation or contributions)....

Analog Mixed Signal Layout Designer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 45+ days ago

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Staff PCB Layout Designer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5...

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in San Jose, 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 Jose, 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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