Designer Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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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Product Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

some experience in applying User-Centered Design (UCD) principles, ideally with an interest in complex product design and Generative AI Some exposure to user research and usability testing methods Familiarity...

Interior Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Are you an Interior Designer looking to grow your career with a creative, forward-thinking firm?...

Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Grand Rapids Tanger

  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 3 days ago

You will be an expert on styling and fashion, with a thorough understanding of designers, brands and seasonal trends....

Part-Time Hair Stylist

  • Coopersville, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Coopersville, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon, the world's largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether you're new to the industry or have years behind the chair great opportunities await!! If...

R5006703 Lead Test Systems Design Engineer LPB2

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago

R5006703 Lead Test Systems Design Engineer - LPB2 Permanent place Grand Rapids, Michigan calendar_today 21 Apr 2025 Akkodis is recruiting for a Lead Test Systems Design Engineer for an aerospace...

Senior UX UI Designer

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Expert in user-centered design methods and techniques Expert storyteller than can show a customer problem was meaningfully solved by the design solution and the decision path that was taken to arrive...

Interior Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities: The Interior Designer will be responsible for start to finish project management....

Development/Design Manager

  • Belmont, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Belmont, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 17 days ago

BU2 Thermal and Fluid System MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas....

Development/Design Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE...

Specialist OSP Design Engineer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 18 days ago

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and...

Product Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 days ago

You have a strong portfolio demonstrating problem-solving, clean design, and thoughtful interaction design for complex products....

Stylist

  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 22 days ago

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. OVERVIEW Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry's most...

Hair Stylist

  • Rockford, MI (14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rockford, MI (14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 22 days ago

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon, the worlds largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether youre new to the industry or have years behind the chairgreat opportunities await!! At our...

Content Designer - Founders Brewing Co.

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 24 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 24 days ago

SUMMARY The Content Designer is a member of the Mahou USA Content Marketing team, which focuses on campaign development and adaptation, branding and package design, and Trade Marketing asset creation...

Distribution Design Engineer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 27 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 27 days ago

A company is looking for a Distribution Design Engineer to join their team. This engineer will aide in the upgrades of a major energy providers distribution grids. They will be in charge of...

Demographic Data for Grand Rapids, MI

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Salary for Designer Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI
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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