Layout Artist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Layout Artist in the commercial art industry is responsible for arranging and designing the visual elements for print and digital media. This includes advertisements, magazines, brochures, books, and websites. They work closely with other team members including copywriters, photographers, and graphic designers to develop a cohesive and engaging layout. Their role is to ensure that the content is organized in a manner that is visually pleasing and easy for the audience to understand and follow. They are tasked with selecting colors, images, text style, and layout to create designs that effectively convey the intended message or concept.

Ideal candidates for this role should possess a strong aesthetic sense and excellent design skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. A bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field is often required. Important skills include attention to detail, creativity, time management, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Prior to becoming a Layout Artist, an individual might have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Junior Art Director, or Production Artist. These roles help build a strong foundation in design principles and software, preparing them for a successful career as a Layout Artist.

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Xpedition ECAD Layout Designer

Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
5 hours ago

Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
5 hours ago

Xpedition ECAD Layout Designer Softworld Inc View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Confidential Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $50 - $65 per hour No Traveling Unspecified Engineering...

Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (Silicon Engineering)

Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
17 days ago

Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
17 days ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer Posted 06/12/25

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
20 days ago

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
20 days ago

Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer San Jose, CA 95134 Posted: 06/12/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: VMS Job Number: 30585 Industry: SEMI - Semiconductor JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Modem...

Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
23 days ago

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
23 days ago

Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer Position Description : Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Modem ASIC RFIC Layout Designer with our client located in San Jose, CA. Job...

RFIC Layout Designer

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
23 days ago

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
23 days ago

RFIC Layout Designer Location: San Jose, CA Duration: 6 months Modem ASIC Team RFIC Layout Designer J In this role, you will work closely with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF...

Analog Mixed Signal Layout Designer

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
90+ days ago

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
90+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

Moving to Palo Alto, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Palo Alto, CA below.

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Home Value vs Household Income in Palo Alto, CA

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Total Population

98,808

Number of Businesses

3,890

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Layout Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Calculus for Beginners and Artists

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This course is only a few test questions on art, art can relax you it can help you stay mentally fit and stable Although no false god(s) are allowed by the TRUE GOD to make or bow down to worship...

CSS Layout

In this course, we're going to learn techniques for better control over our CSS layouts. Well cover how the CSS Box Model impacts the presentation of each HTML element, learn to control the...

Salary for Layout Artist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Layout Artists in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

63.6%

Associate's Degree

15.4%

Master's Degree

10.5%

High School or GED

4.5%

Vocational Degree or Certification

4.1%

Some College

1.4%

Doctorate Degree

0.4%

Some High School

0.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Layout Artists in Palo Alto, CA

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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