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Graphic Designer jobs in San Diego, CA
Creates visual work such as logos, layouts, packaging, and marketing assets, translating a brand's voice into images and typography across print and digital formats.
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$24–$57/hr
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$77k
Median, full-time
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Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, P…
$90k - $135k
of Audio Visual Estimating Job Summary:The Audio Visual (A/V) Designer is the person who supports the sales and projects staff. The A/... ...ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic represe…
$100k - $120k
into differentiated analytical workflows, define strategic projects and partnerships, and deliver measurable adoption. The role is designed for a business builder who can progressively assume full-market leadership actin…
maintaining client relationships; determine client needs, overcome objections and/or transfer to appropriate registered staff or designated areaIndependently and proactively make outbound calls to members, wholesalers, a…
communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating str…
only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Associate Principal, Interiors, we'll count on you to:Be responsible for design in all phases of a project, and demonstrates a master level knowledge of the in…
$117k - $161k
POSITION SUMMARYMcCarthy is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Civil Designer position. Applicant must possess 3 years of substantial drafting & 3D modeling experience and will need to demonstrate the abil…
Position: Graphic Designer Location: Remote (U.S.) Type: Full-Time About DREAMLABS DREAMLABS is a performance marketing agency focused on building and scaling eCommerce brands. We specialize in creative production and pa…
$123k - $163k
Salary: $123,000 - 163,000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or a closely related field; a graduate degree is a plus.…
$70.5k - $75k
understand that health is personal, which is why our supplements are designed to work with your body, not against it. By focusing on... ...better health, every step of the way. Role Overview As Graphic Designer, Omni-Cha…
For more information, visit Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn. Job Description About the Role As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll shape the software experience that connects millions of consumers and providers to t…
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What graphic designers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$31 | $50k–$65k |
| Mid level | $31–$42 | $65k–$88k |
| Senior | $42–$57 | $88k–$118k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignTypographyLayout and compositionBrand identityPrint productionFigma or CanvaClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which piece in your portfolio best represents you, and why?
Choose one piece and explain the brief, your concept, and how you refined it. Depth on one project beats a tour of ten.
How do you handle vague or conflicting feedback from a client?
Describe how you ask clarifying questions, restate goals, and present options with rationale instead of endless revisions.
Walk me through your process from brief to final delivery.
Show a repeatable process: discovery, references, sketches, digital drafts, feedback rounds, and file handoff for print or web.
How do you keep a design on brand while still making it fresh?
Talk about working within brand guidelines and finding room in imagery, layout, or motion rather than changing core elements.
Tell me about a tight deadline and how you delivered.
Focus on prioritization and communication, like agreeing on a reduced scope early, rather than heroics alone.
How do you prepare files for print versus digital?
Mention color modes, bleed and margins, resolution, and export formats. It shows production experience, not just concept work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For graphic designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Treat your resume as a design sample: one clean page with disciplined typography and spacing.
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Put your portfolio URL in the header and make sure it loads fast on a phone.
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Quantify where possible, such as the number of campaigns shipped or engagement lift on redesigned assets.
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List specific deliverable types you have produced, from packaging to trade show banners, so recruiters can match you to briefs.
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Name your production skills, including prepress and file handoff, since many roles filter on them.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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