Design Assistant Jobs

A Design Assistant in the commercial art industry plays a crucial role in supporting the design team to create and implement visual components for various media such as print, digital, and social media platforms. Their responsibilities include assisting with the creation of layouts and design concepts, preparing files for print or digital publication, conducting research on current design trends, and collaborating with the design team to execute projects on time. They may also be involved with administrative tasks such as organizing files, managing design resources, and coordinating with clients or vendors.

To excel in this role, a Design Assistant should have a strong understanding of design principles and proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Important skills include attention to detail, creativity, strong communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. It's also beneficial to have a solid understanding of branding and marketing principles. Prior to becoming a Design Assistant, individuals may have job roles such as a Junior Graphic Designer, Production Artist, or Design Intern to gain necessary experience and exposure in the industry.

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Interior Design Assistant

  • Truckee, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Truckee, CA
  • 3 hours ago

The Interior Design Assistant position will contribute organizational and communicational expertise to the Altitude Design team and projects....

Interior Design Assistant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 hours ago

Design Assistants play an integral role in supporting key phases of a design project's lifecycle in collaboration and partnership with RH Interior Design....

Pre-press Print Verifier/Graphic Design Assistant

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Pre-press Print Verifier / Graphic Design Assistant About Inovar Packaging Group Cimarron Label, an Inovar Packaging Group Company, is one of North America's premier flexographic and...

Product Development/Technical Design Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Product Development Technical Design Assistant Overview: Established trend driven apparel manufacturer is looking to bring on Product Development/ Technical Design Assistant to join their team....

Graphic Design Assistant - Framingham State University

  • Framingham, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: The Graphic Design Assistant will gain experience working in a team environment in marketing, photography, and promotions for Framingham State University....

Creative Assistant - Design

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

The Creative Assistant - Design serves as the design lead or support for various digital and print-based projects for the Office of Student Life, which includes five unique teams: Residence Life,...

Outreach Communications and Design Assistant

  • Auburn, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 16 days ago

Requisition Number: Stu04483P Home Org Name: Assoc Prov & VP for Outreach Division Name: Assoc Prov & VP for Outreach Position Title: Outreach Communications and Design Assistant Working Title (if different...

Lighting Design Assistant

  • Miami, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 20 days ago

Salary Not Available Lighting Design Assistant Linear Distributors Inc Location: Miami, FL - 33199 Positions available: 1 Job #: 7ddac45416 Source: ZipRecruiter Posted: 6/11/2025 Delivery Method: ZipRecruiter...

Temporary Graphic Design Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

The Graphic Design Assistant position is a remote-first role focused on creating custom marketing materials for PEEP....

Junior Graphic Artist

  • Stafford, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 23 days ago

General information Requisition # R61068 Locations USA-VA-Stafford Posting Date 06/09/2025 Security Clearance Required Interim Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description &...

Design Assistant (Part-time)

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 24 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 24 days ago

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Design Assistant (Part-time) Department J Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum Salary Details Offer Information Benefits Posting Summary The Zimmerli...

Graphic Design Assistant (Part Time OPS)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 27 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 27 days ago

The Graphic Design Assistant will assist the North Florida Athletics Communications department with graphic design for all North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports....

Interior Design, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 28 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 28 days ago

Interior Design, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor Job ID: 14611 Location: Bellevue College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Position Summary The Arts & Humanities division...

Design Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 29 days ago

LA is seeking a full-time Design Assistant to join our team of passionate team of creatives working with some of the best clients in the entertainment industry....

Marketing & Design Assistant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

HSL is Hiring for a Marketing & Design Assistant! The Marketing & Design Assistant is a hybrid role combining creative graphic design execution with core marketing coordination....

Design Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Becoming a Student Assistant: Teaching and Mentoring
Student assistants are valuable staff members at the University of Groningen. Currently, over 700 students take up teaching duties, support role functions, governing positions, and many other...
The Role of Personal Assistants in Disability Support
Disabled people can now receive funding from their local authority to employ a personal assistant. While this gives them more personalised care in their own home, it also turns them into an...
Product Design: The Delft Design Approach
Learn to design meaningful products and services in this introductory design course. Do you want to learn how to design? Using the Delft Design Approach, you will learn how to use a number of key...

Salary for Design Assistant Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Design Assistants offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.5%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
11.4%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Some College
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Assistants
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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