Marketing Designer Jobs in California
Marketing Designer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from technology companies, entertainment studios, consumer brands, and e-commerce retailers at every level from entry-level junior designers through senior creative leads. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, home to well-established employers such as Adobe, Apple, and Netflix that maintain significant in-house marketing and creative teams. The most sought-after specialties include brand identity, digital campaign design, and motion graphics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY
Overview of the position
As part of a small design team, comprehensively participate in creating exceptional marketing and business-related designs in supporting and entertainment trading cards and collectible products. Working closely with our Marketing Team to conceive unique and specific promotional designs for events and announcements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- The development and execution of marketing campaigns with specific strategy, messaging, and visual content.
- Responsible for design solutions involving marketing activities, trading cards, collectibles and solicitation materials in keeping with established company design tenets.
- Present design recommendation based on category, consumer and manufacturing insight.
- Ability to deliver print ready files, attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality for handouts, giveaways, tradeshow booth banners etc.
- Develop campaign assets including for website, email, social media, broadcast, connected tv, and out of home.
- Differentiate design and layout according to placement ie. Mobile vs. desktop vs. billboard.
- Manages time wisely to ensure project timelines are effectively met.
- Responsibly communicate with managers to keep all projects on schedule.
- Participates in departmental and cross-functional meetings, effectively presenting new design solutions.
- Demonstrates an understanding of contemporary design trends and print / digital production technology developments.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
- BA in Design or Graphic Design preferred but not required, or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
- 3 or more years’ experience in the field of Graphic Design or in a related field.
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proven ability to provide professional design solutions and recommendations from concept through production.
- Designs responsively for placement, transitioning from physical collateral to digital implementation.
- Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite products specifically strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator capabilities required.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with attention to detail.
- Excellent people skills and flexibility in dealing with changing schedules and multiple points of view.
- Ability to interface with internal department employees at all levels, team player.
- Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
- Hands on, energetic and motivated; self-starter.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
SUMMARY
Overview of the position
As part of a small design team, comprehensively participate in creating exceptional marketing and business-related designs in supporting and entertainment trading cards and collectible products. Working closely with our Marketing Team to conceive unique and specific promotional designs for events and announcements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- The development and execution of marketing campaigns with specific strategy, messaging, and visual content.
- Responsible for design solutions involving marketing activities, trading cards, collectibles and solicitation materials in keeping with established company design tenets.
- Present design recommendation based on category, consumer and manufacturing insight.
- Ability to deliver print ready files, attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality for handouts, giveaways, tradeshow booth banners etc.
- Develop campaign assets including for website, email, social media, broadcast, connected tv, and out of home.
- Differentiate design and layout according to placement ie. Mobile vs. desktop vs. billboard.
- Manages time wisely to ensure project timelines are effectively met.
- Responsibly communicate with managers to keep all projects on schedule.
- Participates in departmental and cross-functional meetings, effectively presenting new design solutions.
- Demonstrates an understanding of contemporary design trends and print / digital production technology developments.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
- BA in Design or Graphic Design preferred but not required, or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
- 3 or more years’ experience in the field of Graphic Design or in a related field.
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proven ability to provide professional design solutions and recommendations from concept through production.
- Designs responsively for placement, transitioning from physical collateral to digital implementation.
- Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite products specifically strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator capabilities required.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with attention to detail.
- Excellent people skills and flexibility in dealing with changing schedules and multiple points of view.
- Ability to interface with internal department employees at all levels, team player.
- Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
- Hands on, energetic and motivated; self-starter.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Marketing Designer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mattel5
- TikTok5
- Figma3
- Levi Strauss3
- Suno3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software33
- Manufacturing9
- Media & Entertainment5
- Retail4
- Fashion & Apparel3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing designer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, visual communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Portfolio demonstrating brand campaigns, digital assets, and multi-channel marketing materials
- Experience collaborating with marketing and product teams in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of digital design standards for social media, email, and web platforms
- Familiarity with motion graphics tools such as After Effects for video and animated content
Marketing Designer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing designer in California?
Marketing designer roles in California do not require a state-issued license, but employers consistently expect a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field from an accredited California institution such as those in the Cal State or UC systems, or design-focused schools like ArtCenter College of Design. A strong portfolio showing brand and digital work is the primary hiring credential and often weighs more than GPA alone.
How much do marketing designers make in California?
Marketing designers in California earn a median of about $75,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,190 for the lowest 10% to over $129,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire marketing designers in California?
Employers hiring marketing designers in California right now include Mattel, TikTok, and Figma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, streaming platforms, and major consumer brands means in-house creative teams here tend to be larger and hire more consistently than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most marketing designer jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most marketing designer openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its entertainment, fashion, and direct-to-consumer brand industries, while San Francisco and the broader Bay Area draw openings from technology companies and venture-backed startups that maintain active in-house creative functions.
Are there remote marketing designer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most creative fields. About 33% of marketing designer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work lives in digital files and collaboration tools rather than on-site production. Brand strategy, digital campaign design, and social content roles tend to be the most remote-friendly within the marketing designer category.
How can I get hired as a marketing designer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior designer or marketing coordinator role at a mid-size California brand or agency, where generalist output is valued and mentorship is common. Large California employers including tech companies and entertainment studios sometimes run structured internship-to-hire pipelines. Building a portfolio through freelance projects, nonprofit work, or student campaigns at a California college strengthens applications considerably, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is the baseline credential most hiring managers look for before reviewing anything else.
Where can I find and apply to marketing designer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to marketing designer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and seniority levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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