Graphic Designer Jobs in California

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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Graphic Designer I

  • State of California
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 days ago

GRAPHIC DESIGNER I Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-519842 Position #(s): ...-001 Working Title: Graphic Designer Classification:...

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Production Artist

  • Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Artist to support high-volume publishing and creative production workflows....

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Graphic Designer

  • Orange County Fair
  • Orange, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 5 days ago

Creates eye-catching marketing materials using the latest graphic design software in strict accordance with established style guides for the OC Fair and OCFEC events....

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Graphic Artist, Interpretation

  • National Older Worker Career Center
  • Martinez, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 5 days ago

Graphic Artist, Interpretation ID:NPSJOMU-001-012Location:MartinezProgram:NPS Wage/Hr:$58.30Hours/Week:16Minimum Age:55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions)...

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Junior Graphic Artist

  • Duo Digital Prints Inc
  • Vernon, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vernon, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Junior Graphic Artist Duo Digital Prints Inc 2455 E 58th Street near Malabar compensation: Entry level pay scale employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Junior Graphic Artist We...

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Layout Designer

  • Digital Prospectors
  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Layout Designer Digital Prospectors United States, California, Scotts Valley Apr 27, 2026 Position: Layout Designer Location:Scotts Valley, CA (100% Onsite) Length:3+ Month Contract to Start Job...

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PCB Layout Designer

  • Digital Prospectors
  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Requirements Scotts Valley, CA Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description...

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Senior Graphic Designer

  • IXL Learning
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 60+ days ago

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, versatile Senior Graphic Designer to join our design team....

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Graphic Designer

  • Salinas Valley Health
  • Salinas, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 60+ days ago

This role will report to the director of marketing, working closely with our senior graphic designer....

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Graphic Designer

  • Talview
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and creative Junior Graphic Designer with 1-2 years of startup work experience to join our team....

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RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 60+ days ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

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Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 60+ days ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

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Staff Layout Designer, NVEG

  • Micron
  • San Jose, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

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Graphic Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.5%
Master's Degree
18.1%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
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 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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