Designer Jobs in San Jose, 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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Mechanical Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: Align Technology, Inc. seeks a position in San Jose, CA Mechanical Design Engineer: Guide mult prdct dsgn & dvlpmnt projcts into prdct launch. Salary: $153,256.89. Send resume to...

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

As a Design Engineer in the Seating Engineering Department at Tesla, you will play a critical role in the design and engineering of seating systems from concept through end-of-life, while also...

Mechanical Design Engineer, Sensor Integration

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Tesla Vehicle Camera Team. This team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of camera hardware development within our vehicles which...

Sr. Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Tesla's Infotainment Team is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Electronic Design Engineer with a strong background in computer system architecture, schematics design, layout, board bring...

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Battery Electronics

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

power electronics, microcontrollers and high-speed digital interfaces Experience designing RF circuits, antennas, and familiarity with common wireless communication protocols Experience using Altium Designer...

Intern - Design Engineer

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our internship program is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the field of Design Engineering for the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry. Primary...

Mechanical Design Engineer, Enclosures, Energy Products

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Tesla Energy is looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer to perform and drive mechanical and enclosure design activities for its utility scale energy storage and supercharging products....

Internship, Thermal Design Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through approx December 2025) or into...

Interaction Designer Lead

  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 hours ago

and fostering collaborating amongst designers....

DSP or Serdes RTL Sr Principal Digital Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 hours ago

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of engineers developing...

Automotive HMI Designer -ADAS

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Required Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in Interaction design role, ideally in the automotive industry Experience in information requirement analysis and interface design for complex...

Graphic Designer 1 Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Stanford REACH Lab is seeking a Graphic Designer 1 to assist in the development and execution of work performed in the field of visual communication and digital media management....

Product Designer, Developer Tools

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

The candidate has an eye for pixel-perfect detail and possesses a strong blend of user-centered design principles, interaction and visual design skills....

Product Design Engineer - Home Products

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jul 18, 2025 Role Number: 200613314 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Job Code 89774)

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Lead and supervise the design, development, and testing of FormFactors proprietary mechanical components and systems. Collaborate closely with other engineers, project managers, and clients to...

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Salary for Designer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in San Jose, 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
3.1%
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 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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