Graphic Designer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Prepress Technician- General Press Corporation

  • Natrona Heights, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Natrona Heights, PA
  • 2 days ago

You will be working in a production environment, preparing artwork from designers to be produced in a conventional CMYK+ offset printing environment. Familiarity with Adobe products, Illustrator,...

Graphic Artist- Proposals

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

KCI is among the top engineering firms in the nation, and our 100% employee ownership gives our team a powerful stake in our own future.

Free People Assistant Print Designer - We The Free

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Role Summary Free People is seeking an Assistant Print Designer to create and execute both graphic and craft-based artwork for the We the Free and Structured categories within the Free People...

Part-Time Graphic Designer for Intercollegiate Athletics

  • University Park, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 2 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Graphic and Digital Designer

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago

Understand and adhere to branding/rebranding strategies and work within established multi-media style guide. Understand and adhere to established page layout, publication nuance and branding....

Senior Digital Designer

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Participates in the development of design systems and style guides to maintain consistency across digital properties....

Graphic Artist- Proposals

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago

Overview Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, were building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our...

Freelance Graphic Designer Needed Social Media Content (Philadelphia

  • Feasterville Trevose, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Feasterville Trevose, PA
  • 6 days ago

un Freelance Graphic Designer Needed - Social Media Content (Philadelphia (Northeast Area) compensation: Project Based We're looking for a creative and reliable freelance graphic designer to help us...

Graphic Designer

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 8 days ago

Graphic Designer Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - Entry Level Wilkes-Barre PA Graphic Design/Creative Services Media/Video Production Consumer Marketing/Brand Management 1 4 hours ago Graphic Designer...

Graphic Designer

  • State College, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 9 days ago

This position reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and requires experience in: Experience with supervising and managing a student intern program is a plus....

Graphic Designer

  • University Park, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 10 days ago

This position reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and requires experience in: Experience with supervising and managing a student intern program is a plus....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

Designer (Print and Digital) Wall-to-Wall Studios is looking to grow the team in our Pittsburgh office, and we have an opening for a Senior Graphic Designer....

Graphic Artist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago

Overview Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, were building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our...

Small Indie studio looking for Storyboard Artist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago

Small Indie studio looking for Storyboard Artist (Philly) 4525 Linden ave compensation: $500 Small Philly based Indie film studio looking for Storyboard Artist for tv show Pilot Pitch. Pay is...

Senior Graphic Designer, Global Jordan Streetwear Apparel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 21 days ago

The Jordan Design team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes. On...

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.8%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.5%
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 Pennsylvania
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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