Designer Jobs in Virginia

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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Graphic Designer

  • Arlington, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 9 hours ago

Position Description We are seeking a detail-oriented, driven Graphic Designer to join our CoStar Marketing team in the Arlington, VA office....

Senior Construction Design Engineer (Heavy Civil)

  • Vienna, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Job Overview Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Construction Design Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its...

Hair Stylist - Wards Corner

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 17 hours 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...

Hair Stylist - Fox Mill Centre

  • Gloucester, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Gloucester, VA
  • 17 hours 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...

Learning Experience Designer II (REMOTE - VA/MD/DC/PA/NC/SC/GA - ONLY)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 hours ago

Creative, innovative problem-solver with a varied skill set: some or all of wireframe, graphic/visual design, write, record, edit, present, etc....

Remote Work

Hair Stylist - Fort Eustis Shops

  • Newport News, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 18 hours 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...

Hair Stylist - Iron Bridge Marketplace

  • Chester, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chester, VA
  • 18 hours 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 Bring...

Hair Stylist - Corner Shops Ghent

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 18 hours 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 Bring...

Instructional Designer - Matoaca MS - 2025-26

  • VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • VA
  • 18 hours ago

Regularly collaborates with other Instructional Designers in a professional learning network....

Civil Design Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Civil Design Engineer Job Description As a Civil Design Engineer, you will perform site visits to analyze existing conditions, identify stakeholder concerns, and develop engineering...

Remote Work

Personal Stylist, Short Pump Town Center - Full Time

  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Lead Product Designer, Manager level

  • McLean, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 20 hours ago

Lead Product Designer, Manager level We're currently seeking a Lead Product Designer to join our Experience Design, US Card & Small and Mid-Market Business.xd team....

Product Designer

  • McLean, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 20 hours 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...

Information Architect

  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago

Position Details: Position Details: Client: Financial Services Job Title: Information Technology Solution Architect Specialist Solution Architect Location: McLean, VA Duration: 9 months CTH Pay...

Graphic Designer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

Integrated Media - Remote (U.S. based) Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking a Graphic Designer to transform ideas into compelling visual content that drives awareness, inspires generosity, and supports...

Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


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Salary for Designer Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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