Graphic Designer Salary in California

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How much does a Graphic Designer make in California? The average Graphic Designer salary in California is $76,954 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,007 and $86,072. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is a Graphic Designer?

A Graphic Designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A Graphic Designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures (sometimes) and advertising. They are also sometimes responsible for typesetting, illustration, user interfaces, and web design. A core responsibility of the designer's job is to present information in a way that is both accessible and memorable....

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $73,535	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $74,582	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $77,233	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $73,396	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $71,512	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $76,117	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $73,744	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $69,489	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $85,117	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $84,907	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Swiggard Creative - Houston , TX

Graphic Designer (Part-Time, with Opportunity for Advancement) About Us: Swiggard Creative is a Houston-based Social Media and Digital Marketing Firm dedicated to crafting exceptional brands for ...

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HireNetworks - Raleigh , NC

Graphic Designer - Raleigh Our Raleigh-based client is seeking a Graphic Designer who is creative and detail oriented. The position could also include some marketing work which would include social ...

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GOAT USA - Plainview , NY

You--a Graphic Designer with visual storytelling abilities that engage, inform, and inspire. We're looking for a talented individual who can take concepts and ideas and create a visual representation ...

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US MgO Company - Wilmington , NC

If you're a Graphic Designer seeking a fun, dynamic, and growth-oriented team environment, we'd like to speak with you! WHAT YOU'LL DO: Graphic Design * Support the launch of the company's first ...

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Blade HQ - Pleasant Grove , UT

Graphic Designer Dept: Marketing Reports to: Marketing Manager Job Summary Blade HQ is looking for an innovative and skilled graphic designer to join our marketing team! The graphic designer is a ...

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icreatives - Trenton , NJ

As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing and effective marketing materials for both digital and print platforms. You will collaborate with our team to develop a ...

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What does a Graphic Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Graphic Designer

Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.

October 04, 2022

Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, catalogs, catalog covers, annual reports, presentation templates, advertisements, postcards, flyers, sales materials, and other communication materials, including large format materials such as signage.

January 12, 2023

Develop designs that consider how color, type, illustration, photography, digital animation and various layout techniques will work for a cohesive look across multiple channels.

January 27, 2023

Prepare uniquely inspiring collateral/concepts that will be featured in various creative projects, which could include corporate presentations, infographics and branding among others.

February 05, 2023

Communicate frequently with clients to update them on the progress of the project and to answer any questions they might have.

March 08, 2023

Works with Art Director and other Directors across the brand to conceptualize, research, plan and execute the visuals and design for magazine, bookazines, and digital editions.

March 09, 2023

Assist and work with other marketingdepartment team members to deploy and execute marketing campaigns and otherprojects to meet brand strategy goals.

March 18, 2023

Manage the signage program for retail and ecom site by determining the need for, calendar planning of and messaging for marketing and promotion in conjunction with the overall promotions calendar.

April 16, 2023

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About California

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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