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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Hair Stylist Booth Rental

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago

New salon in the Rancho Bernardo Winery has openings for motivated hairstylist booth renters. The Salon at the Vineyard is a busy full-service salon that has been in the winery for many years but...

Senior PLL Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Senior PLL Design Engineer San Diego, CA (onsite/hybrid) US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (preferred) Full-Time + Health Benefits + 401K Plan + PTO + Founder Shares Requirements: High-speed...

Senior Staff Product Designer, AI Native Products

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago

**What you'll bring** - 8+ years of experience in interaction design, product design, service design, or related field. - Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction Design, or other...

SoC Fuse Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview Our Solution Engineering division develops SoCs for various application segments, using the latest IP products from Arm and other vendors. We are looking for a creative and...

Mechanical Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Oniste/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite Qualification: ME / MTech/MS/BE - Mechanical Engineering Experience: 6 to 10 Years...

Hair Stylist

  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Rancho Valencia Resort 5921 Valencia Circle Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Resort Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $33.00 per hour, Full-Time...

Booth Rental-Hair Stylist- Normal Heights

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

Are you a talented stylist looking for your next professional home? Our well-established salon in the heart of Normal Heights is currently seeking a full-time booth renter with an existing...

Hardware System Design Engineer

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

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jun 13, 2025 Role Number: 200609209 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we...

Senior ASIC Design Engineer (remote)

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

Senior ASIC Design Engineer Must be a US Citizen Remote/work from any US location Full-Time + Health Benefits + 401K Plan with profit sharing + PTO + Stock Option Plan Required Skills &...

Remote Work

Stylist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description You are a stylist with a colorful personality, who works fast, with precision, and attention to detail. And we can't forget about your passion for education. That's exactly why you...

R&D Design Engineer Sr

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our...

SOC Power Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Also the candidate will have the opportunity to work with IP designers, power target (Chipset/SW) teams, and Post-Silicon test teams to jointly ensure power intent design requirements and power projections...

Senior Cellular Software & Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies Software General Summary: This individual independently plans, performs the...

Memory Controller Design Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: Job Description As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the...

Staff UX Designer - Acton, Mass. or San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Expert-level proficiency in modern UX and design tools, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality interaction design, visual design, and specifications....

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
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
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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