Designer Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Global Signage & Wayfinding Designer Program Manager

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Art, Architecture (or related professional experience in a design role). - 5+ years of design experience in design of signage...

UI/UX Designer

  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 hours ago

Strong visual design skills: typography, color theory, layout, and information hierarchy....

Barber / Stylist

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours 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. Roosters Men's...

Harness Design Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Harness Designer to support the design and integration of electrical harness systems for spacecraft (SV) applications....

Sr. Principal RF Mixed Signal Design Engineer

  • Linthicum, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Linthicum, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

UI/UX Designer (DC Metro Area - Remote)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to join our growing team....

Remote Work

Junior Graphic Designer

  • Catonsville, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Catonsville, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Erickson Senior Living The Marketing & Communication Department's Creative Team is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer....

Senior Cosmetologist / Master Stylist Job

  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Cosmetologist / Master Stylist Job GERMANTOWN, MD 20876, USA Senior Licensed Hair Stylist - Bring Your Book. Earn More Reach 6-figure pay and go beyond. At Hair Cuttery, your book is your...

Video Editor and Producer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Public Citizen's Communications Office is seeking a Video Editor and Producer to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team. The Video Editor will be responsible for...

Creative Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Familiarity with app prototyping and development tools (e.g., Adobe XD, Figma, or InVision). Experience with video editing and animation is a bonus....

UI/UX Designer/Engineer, Senior Active TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRE

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

UI Design: Creating visual elements like layouts, color schemes, typography, and interactive elements....

UI/UX Designer/Engineer, Mid-Level Active TS/SCI with Poly REQU

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

UI Design: Creating visual elements like layouts, color schemes, typography, and interactive elements....

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are For over two decades, The Falcon Group's mission has been to understand our client's variety of needs, while keeping to their anticipated budget and exceeding their desired results. The...

Web Designer (SharePoint

  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a highly experienced Web Designer / SharePoint Developer to support the design, development, and deployment of SharePoint (Microsoft 365) solutions in a secure government environment....

Junior Graphic Designer

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Location: Erickson Senior Living The Marketing & Communication Department's Creative Team is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer....

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

Moving to Columbia, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Columbia, MD below.


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Salary for Designer Jobs in Columbia, MD

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.2%
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 Columbia, MD
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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