Designer Jobs in San Diego, CA

A Designer in the advertising industry is responsible for creating visually appealing and effective promotional materials for a company's products or services. They collaborate closely with advertising and marketing teams to understand brand objectives, target audience, and promotional goals. They use this information to create designs for various advertising platforms such as print, online, television, and social media. Designers also play a key role in selecting the colors, images, text style, and layout for an advertising campaign. They also provide quality control over their own work and the work of their team by reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing.

A successful Designer should have strong creative and technical skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Certifications in these software programs can enhance a Designer's credibility. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Prior roles before becoming a Designer could include Junior Designer, Graphic Artist, or Production Artist. These positions provide individuals with the opportunity to gain experience in creating designs and using design software, as well as learning to work as part of a design and advertising team.

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Senior Designer

  • Bertelsmann
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 hours ago

While visual design will be the core expertise, this individual will play a key role in content and creative strategy....

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Interior Designer II

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

HBG Design is seeking a skilled Interior Designer II to contribute to the design and delivery of the firms high-profile hospitality and entertainment projects....

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Web and Digital Interface Designer II

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

centered design principles Experience with digital graphics creation and content management Preferred Qualifications : Minimum 3 years of experience in DOW MS FlankSpeed and SharePoint development...

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Fire Sprinkler Design Manager Relocation Assistance available

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

What You'll Be Doing Lead and support a team of fire sprinkler designers Oversee layouts, hydraulic calculations, and shop drawing production Manage design schedules, priorities, and project workflow...

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Senior Conversation Designer Agentic Commerce

  • Accenture
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago

Dialogue Architecture and Interaction Design....

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CAD Design Engineer

  • SAIC (Science Applications Int.)
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a CAD Design Engineer in San Diego, CA. Build IRD and IDP's per NAVWAR standards. Incorporate site redlines and create As-Built packages from install...

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Design Engineer

  • Keller North America
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Keller North America seeks Design Engineer (El Cajon, CA) Req: BS or MS or foreign equivalent in eng or related field. With BS: 5 yrs exp in geotech or geostructural eng design. With MS: 3 yrs exp...

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Instrument Systems Design Engineer

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 17, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic...

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Stylist

  • Windsor, Inc.
  • San Ysidro, CA (1 mile from San Diego, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • San Ysidro, CA (1 mile from San Diego, CA)
  • 27 days ago

#JOINTHEOASIS Who we are: Windsor Fashions is a leading special occasion and fast fashion retailer founded and operated by generations of the Zekaria family. We are committed to providing a broad...

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Design Manager-Architecture

  • Jacobs
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program At least 16 years of experience Licensed Architect (AIA) Experience with building codes and specifications Experience with Sketch...

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Ferries Terminal Design Manager - West Coast

  • Jacobs
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We're seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the Ports & Maritime team in the Northwest Region of the Americas to lead project design teams for delivering different design projects in WA...

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System Design Engineer

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 20, 2026 Role Number: 20... Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? Envision what you could do here. At Apple,...

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Stylist - PT - Bloomingdales Fashion Valley

  • AllSaints
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

As an AllSaints Stylist, you are the fundamental link between our products and customers.The majority of the day will be spent on the shop floor, styling and influencing our customers across our...

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Telecommunications Designer (RCDD)

  • Michael Baker International
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

design Knowledge of building and design codes, including TDMM, TIA, and UFC standards Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certified Technology Specialist Designer...

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Senior Interior Designer

  • HBG Design
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

HBG Design is seeking a skilled Senior Interior Designer to contribute to the delivery of memorable design experiences for our national hospitality and entertainment clients....

In Person

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for Designer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.5%
Master's Degree
17.6%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

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