Graphic Designer Jobs in Kentwood, MI

A Graphic Designer in the publishing industry plays a crucial role in creating visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. Using digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software, they develop the look of articles, books, magazines, product information, advertisements, or websites. They also select colors, images, text style, and layout, presenting the design to clients or the art director and incorporating changes recommended into the final design.

Important skills for a Graphic Designer in Publishing include proficiency in graphic design software, a strong visual aesthetic, excellent communication skills, creativity, time management, and attention to detail. Certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, are highly beneficial. Prior job roles that may lead to a career in graphic design include Junior Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, and Art Director. These roles provide opportunities to gain experience and develop the necessary skills for a successful career in graphic design.

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Graphic Designer

  • Allendale, MI (17 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Allendale, MI (17 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 6 days ago

This position will have experience in layout design, as well as a strong understanding of visual, typography and color theory. They will be responsible for creating layouts for primarily digital...

Graphic Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced, talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team....

Layout Designer

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 8 days ago

Layout Designer Pay Rate: $19 - $20 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Summary Works with sales staff to provide creative sign concepts for clients. Create...

Production Artist

  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Current employees, please apply in Workday. Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately...

Layout Designer

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 25 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 25 days ago

Layout Designer Pay Rate: $19 $20 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Summary Works with sales staff to provide creative sign concepts for clients. Create...

Graphic Designer

  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

The Graphic Designer helps guide the visual identity and graphic standards of our brands and our organization, Wolverine Worldwide, within our in-house creative team, The Agency....

Senior Digital Designer

  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

Assesses brand style guide and provides feedback to brand leadership on best practices in digital and eCommerce to ensure each brand maintains its unique visual identity....

Graphic Designer - Corporate

  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rockford, MI (19 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Corporate Graphic Designer helps guide the visual identity and graphic standards of our brands and our organization, Wolverine Worldwide, within our in-house creative team, The Agency....

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Salary for Graphic Designer Jobs in Kentwood, MI

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Highest Education Level

Graphic Designers in Kentwood, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.7%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Designers in Kentwood, MI
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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