$159k - $230k
stakeholders to understand requirements, and provide creative, thoughtful solutions.Communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process with wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, or high fi…
Design & Creative · San Jose, CA
Graphic Designer jobs in San Jose, 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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$28–$66/hr
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disrupt and optimize Data Center management for infrastructure that hosts the modern AI applications. We're looking for a Senior UX Designer who enjoys turning complex technical problems into clear, approachable experien…
$190.9k - $334.1k
together. And we're just getting started.Join us to put AI to work for people.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Principal Product Designer to define and advance a coherent, best-in-class mobile experience across Servic…
Job-ID29343306Reference26-26622Salary$0.01 / hourRemote50% Remote Description As a User Experience (UX) Designer, you own outcomes for one mature project, complex program, or emerging area. You accomplish this by navigat…
Job-ID29216641Reference26-25054Salary$70.14 / hourJob Summary At Client, we strive to achieve surprise and delight for every one of our millions of customers around the world. We are currently looking for a contractor to…
what we're working on, and we're not going to spoil it in a job posting. What we can tell you: it's early, it's greenfield, and the design decisions made in the next year will define these products for a long time. That'…
$45 - $85 per hour
with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support... ...Role We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Graphic/ Motion Desi…
$150k - $175k
vision to see the big picture while still maintaining incredible attention to detail. The User Experience team at Roku comprises UX designers, researchers, and writers, working collaboratively with our world-class Produc…
$184.7k - $324.8k
developing content, features and workflows for all phases of production using the bespoke engine and its tools in collaboration with designers and engineers. Responsibilities Adopt a broad range of styles from realistic…
$184.7k - $277.6k
Summary Posted: Sep 03, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200680450-0836 Sneaky Sasquatch, one of Apple Arcade's most beloved original games, is a wholesome, open-world sandbox that has captured the hearts of millions o…
$101k - $168.4k
Stryker is seeking a Senior Interaction Designer to support the Endoscopy Systems R&D team in developing innovative surgical visualization... ...one of the following areas: interaction, visual communication, graphic, pro…
HomeJob BankNorth America Interaction Designer Interaction Designer Meebo, Inc. Mountain View, CA, USA We love delighting users. We don't expect our average user to notice consistent button margins, a one-click buddy ico…
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What graphic designers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $58k–$76k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Senior | $50–$66 | $103k–$138k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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