Designer Jobs in California

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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CMTS LLC

Design Manager Los Angeles, CA

Design Manager - Los Angeles, CA Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA Why CMTS Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over...

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Design Manager

This role is responsible for establishing the design strategy, developing design concepts, sketches, models, and drawings, and ensuring all work complies with architectural standards and regulatory...

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Experienced Stylist Wanted Busy Established Salon

  • Alameda, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 3 hours ago

We are currently seeking an experienced stylist who is actively behind the chair and passionate about delivering high-quality color services. What were looking for: Experienced colorist (must be...

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Stylist wanted - Join the Ginger Stylebar Team

  • Soquel, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Soquel, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Ginger Stylebar is growing, and we're looking for an enthusiastic, talented stylist to join our dynamic team! We are a busy, blowout-only salon dedicated to helping our clients look and feel their...

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Program Design Manager - Aviation

  • Colliers Engineering & Design
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is actively hiring a Program Design Manager. The Program Design Manager will serve as the Airport Authority’s lead representative...

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Sr Product Designer, Spectrum Design System

  • Adobe
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Our full-stack team includes design researchers, design engineers, experience designers, brand designers, content strategists, and program managers dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for...

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Senior Interaction Designer, XR Developer Experience

  • Google
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 hours ago

As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language...

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Staff Visual Designer Lead, YouTube Shorts and Creation

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago

As a Visual Designer, you will rely on user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution....

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Staff Interaction Designer, AI, Ads Sales

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago

As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language...

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Senior UX Designer, Spatial Experiences, Google Hardware

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago

As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language...

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Product Designer, Media Partner Tools

  • Apple
  • Culver City, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 15 hours ago

They should have an eye for pixel-perfect detail and a strong combination of user-centered design principles, along with interaction and visual design skills....

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Senior Product Designer -- Become a Customer-1

  • Wells Fargo
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 hours ago

centered design tools including: customer experience brief, design strategy, wireframes or visual mockups, layouts, site maps, taxonomies, navigation schematics, task flows, design briefs, key screens...

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Motion Designer, Search AI Mode

  • Google
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Experience in motion design related to physics, patterns, and visual design elements. Experience with light coding or vibe coding (e.g., HTML/CSS, JS, Lottie)....

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Senior Designer

  • Bertelsmann
  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 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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Product Designer, Redesign

  • Robinhood
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 18 hours ago

As a Product Designer, you will be accountable for high-quality visual craft, which is a primary focus of this role....

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Salary for Designer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in California 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 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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