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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…
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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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$90k
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: Ordr is looking for a World Class Visual Designer with solid UX/UI skills! Ordr Background At Ordr, we are singularly focused on helping... ...Bachelor's degree in Design (e.g., user experience, HCI, graphic) or equiva…
an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passen…
experiences. We’re seeking a talented part-time (16 hours/week) Visual Designer to help bring this distinctive brand to life through compelling... ...What You’ll Do - Lead visual marketing initiatives including graphic d…
$6,167 - $7,000 per month
Technology Job Summary The University Web and User Experience Designer works under the general direction of the Assistant Director of... ...Support the core SJSU website with continually updated graphics, multimedia and…
$170k - $215k
an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passen…
$197k - $292k
do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: As a Staff Experience Designer, you’ll shape how PayPal’s risk and data teams leverage artificial intelligence thro…
Description We're looking for a Senior Digital Product Designer, Design Systems to help scale and evolve the design system that... ..., Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Visual/ Graphic Design, or a r…
$38k - $43k
, Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, and Departures Legend Awards among others. We’re looking for a Video and Motion Designer to join our Creative team. Reporting to Art Director, you’ll create engaging video c…
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…
$85k - $95k
play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active pla…
voice matters. The Position Position summary Assist in creating visually appealing designs and assisting the design team in various design projects. Junior Graphic Designers collaborate with senior designers, clients, an…
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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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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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