Designer Jobs in State College, PA

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 - North Huntingdon Plaza

  • Huntingdon, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 3 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! Join...

Part-Time Multimedia Designer

  • State College, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 4 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Penn State Alumni Association is seeking a talented and experienced multimedia designer....

Hair Stylist - North Atherton Shops

  • State College, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 4 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!...

Graphic Designer

  • University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
  • 5 days ago

This position reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and requires experience in: Experience with supervising and managing a student intern program is a plus....

Hair Stylist

  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 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 chairgreat opportunities await!!...

Hair Stylist - Windsor Commons

  • Reedsville, PA (14 miles from State College, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reedsville, PA (14 miles from State College, PA)
  • 7 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! Are...

Lead Hair Stylist

  • Belleville, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Belleville, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Now Hiring: Lead Hair Stylist Location: Valley View Retirement Community, Lewistown, PA Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Wage: $16.50 - $18.00/hour (based on experience)...

Part-Time Hair Stylist

  • State College, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 18 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!!...

Graphic Design Specialist, Center for the Performing Arts

  • State College, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 26 days ago

Integrate multimedia elements (audio/video) into the website and serve as a backup for Graphic Designer colleague. Oversee print production processes with vendors to ensure high-quality outcomes....

Cosmetologist/Hair Stylist

  • Huntingdon, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Hair Stylist Job Description Bring Your Talent. Build Your Career. Be Part of Something Beautiful. American Salon Group At American Salon Group, we believe hair stylists do more than just...

Hair Stylist

  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago

You are a kind-hearted hair stylist with personality, ambition, passion, not to mention SUPER style, a SUPER attitude and professional charm! You are ah-may-zing and we want to work with YOU! Our...

Graphic Designer

  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago

This position reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and requires experience in: Experience with supervising and managing a student intern program is a plus....

Elite Stylist

  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 30+ 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...

Graphic Design Specialist

  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Graphic Design Specialist Penn State in University Park, PA Apply Now Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Posted: 06/03/2025 Category: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs Job Number: REQ_......

Master Stylist

  • State College, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for State College, PA

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Salary for Designer Jobs in State College, PA

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in State College, PA 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 State College, PA
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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