Graphic Designer Jobs in California

A Graphic Designer in the printing industry plays a crucial role in creating visually appealing designs and layouts for various print materials such as brochures, posters, magazines, business cards, and packaging. They work closely with clients to understand their design requirements and translate these into captivating designs. They are responsible for choosing the best fonts, colors, images, and layouts that can effectively communicate the message. They also prepare the final layouts for printing, ensuring the designs are in the correct format, resolution, and color profile.

Key skills for a Graphic Designer in the printing industry include advanced proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite, strong creativity and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a keen eye for detail. Certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE), Certified Graphic Designer (CGD), or a degree in graphic design or a related field can enhance a Graphic Designer's credibility. Prior to becoming a Graphic Designer, one might start as a Junior Designer, Production Artist, or Graphic Design Intern, where they can gain valuable hands-on experience and hone their design skills.

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Graphic Designer - Print/Sign Company

  • South El Monte, CA
  • moments ago
  • South El Monte, CA
  • moments ago

Electrical sign company is seeking a self-motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Graphic Designer....

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Graphic Designer III

  • Military Department
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Under the general direction of the IT Manager, the Graphic Designer III (GD III) is an advance journeyperson that performs the most complex graphic design projects for the CMD....

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Print Operator /Print Technician

  • PrideStaff
  • Montclair, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Montclair, CA
  • 3 days ago

The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, dependable, and experienced with large format printing equipment....

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Customer Service Print Production Associate (experience required)

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 3 days ago

Hands-On Production: Operate digital printing machines and finishing equipment (e.g., cutting, folding, and laminating)....

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Print Production Specialist/Graphic Designer

  • SpeedPro Greater San Diego
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

What We're Looking For Strong experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Solid understanding of print production, preflight, and file setup for large format printing Ability to prepare customer...

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Digital Prepress Technician

  • Multi Color Corporation
  • Napa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 6 days ago

Understanding color theory and color separation. Specific vision abilities required including color perception, depth, and focus adjustment....

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PrePress Technician

  • B&W Operating LLC
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 10 days ago

Follows standard operating procedures for the use of graphic programs to generate a proof tem-plate layout, typesetting, copy changes, digital image corrections, color separation, and basic trap-ping...

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Print Production Associate

  • Corefact
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 10 days ago

Print Production Associate Location: 1700 Marina Blvd., San Leandro Salary Range $19.50 Hourly(fulltime) Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Job Overview The Production Associate I is responsible...

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Sr. Production Print Specialist

  • Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 12 days ago

Overview Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Production Print Specialist! The Production Print Specialist is responsible to implement the national production print...

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Industrial Print/Production Print Solutions Analyst

  • Konica Minolta
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

Overview Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Industrial Print/Production Print Solutions Analyst!...

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Typesetter vacancy in Los-Angeles USA

  • ConFlip
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

production processes - Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines If you have a passion for design, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure, then this is the perfect...

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Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  • FASTSIGNS
  • San Jose, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 18 days ago

management, resolution, sizing, layering) Output files to wide-format printers, vinyl cutters/plotters, and related equipment Manage the production queue to ensure client deadlines are met Maintain...

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Page Designer

  • Media News Group
  • Chico, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 19 days ago

Summary: The NorCal Design Center is searching for a talented Page Designer to join our dynamic team. We design 12 daily newspapers and four weekly publications, delivering engaging and visually...

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Prepress Graphic Designer

  • Bay Cities
  • Pico Rivera, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves SUMMARY The Prepress Graphic Designer is responsible for preparing, evaluating, and optimizing customer-supplied and internally developed artwork for print...

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CAM Print Technician (Monday to Friday 9:00pm to 6:30am)

  • Glidewell Dental
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Click the link below to see what this role is all about. Dental Technician Trainee at Glidewell Essential Functions : Verifies all models and impression of the cases. Thoroughly reads all notes...

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Designers in California
Less than 1 year
31.8%
2-4 years
20.7%
1-2 years
16.2%
None
14.1%
8-10 years
7.6%
6-8 years
7.6%
4-6 years
2.0%


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