Promotion Designer Jobs in California

A Promotion Designer is a vital role in the commercial art industry, tasked with creating eye-catching and effective promotional materials to increase public awareness of a product, service, or brand. Their work may include designing graphics for print or digital advertisements, developing concepts for marketing campaigns, creating visuals for social media platforms, or designing point-of-sale displays. They work closely with marketing and advertising teams to understand the brand's identity and the objectives of the promotional campaign, and use their skills in design, color theory, typography, and layout to create materials that will attract and engage the target audience.

Essential skills for a Promotion Designer include proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, strong communication skills, creativity, and a keen eye for detail. They should also have a strong understanding of marketing principles and consumer psychology. While a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field is often required, certifications in areas such as digital marketing or web design can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Promotion Designer, a person may have roles such as Junior Graphic Designer, Marketing Assistant, or Visual Designer, where they can gain experience in designing promotional materials and understanding marketing strategies.

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Sr. Branding Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

This role is ideal for a creative leader with a solid foundation in graphic design and art direction, particularly in developing brand identity systems, design guidelines, event themes, and cross-functional...

Principal Digital Content Designer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a motion graphics professional who excels at transforming complex ideas into visual assets that are human, sophisticated, aspirational, and intelligent. This role offers the...

Content Designer, Principal Associate - HR.xd

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

working with and contributing to an established design system At least 4 years of experience collaborating with product, tech and business partners Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma...

UX Writer & Content Designer 3

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

# 25-50979 Title: UX Writer & Content Designer 3 Schedule: Hybrid T-TH San Jose, CA Minimum 3 days in office* Summary: 1) For LLM research evaluation, we need candidates with: 2) Strong research...

Content Designer, Principal Associate

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

working with and contributing to an established design system At least 4 years of experience collaborating with product, tech and business partners Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma...

Content Designer

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the...

UX Writer & Content Designer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago

#202537 UX Writer & Content Designer SAN JOSE, CA; HYBRID DATE: Jun 10, 2025 Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $48.69 to $54.10 an Hour START DATE: 06.16.2025 Join a leading research...

Senior Content Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field Adept as working in a fast-paced environment Proficient with Microsoft Office suite Working knowledge of Figma...

Senior Content Designer, AI

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago

This includes creating content wireframes, information hierarchies, prototypes, content standards, glossaries, and more....

UX Content Designer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 8 days ago

REQ-00045710UX Content DesignerSunnyvale}ContractDuration: 06+ Months UX Content Designer Sunnyvale, CA Posted on: 06-02-2025 Posted by: Anand Srivastava

Content Designer, Growth

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

About the Team The Growth team at DoorDash is the engine behind how we attract new customers, retain existing ones, and deepen engagement across our platform. We work across the user journey, from...

Senior Content Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

Kforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is seeking a Senior Content Designer. Responsibilities: Work directly with subject matter experts across the company to extract, structure, and refine...

Content Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

Create, review, configure, and proof various content types using tools such as Figma....

Senior UX Content Designer, Search AI

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in UX writing, content design, technical writing, writing, editorial, marketing, or related, as...

Digital Content Designer II Global - Converse

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago

. - Skills with Adobe Suite, Frame.io, and other post-production software - Understanding of animation, video editing, photo retouching-Skills in Abode After Effects a plus - A genuine passion for digital...

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Promotion Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Careers in Fashion: Design, Development, and Promotion
On this three-week course from Bloomsbury Academic, youll explore the design sector of the fashion industry from two perspectives, the manufacturer and the retailer. Youll also look at the careers...
Capacity Building: Core Competencies for Health Promotion
With the increased life-expectancy, living a healthy life becoming important. Health promotion provides individuals with means to improve and manage their health. This course provides basic...
Promotions Setup in Trade Promotion Management
Learn how to set up promotions to achieve your targets in trade promotion management. Explore promotion KPIs, create promotions, and more. This module includes the following lessons: Get Started...

Salary for Promotion Designer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Promotion Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.7%
Master's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
High School or GED
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
Some College
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Promotion Designers in California
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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