Brand Designer

HARMAN International; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

HARMAN University

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Be Brilliant rewards

Inclusive environment

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking a Brand Designer in Carlsbad, CA to transform brand strategies into visual storytelling across digital and retail channels. You will collaborate with Marketing, Design Managers, and Art Directors to deliver concepts that elevate consumer experiences.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers growth, onsite presence at the Carlsbad, CA office, and opportunities to shape premium

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant digital and print design work must be submitted with the application.
• Must reside in the United States and be able to work from the Carlsbad, CA office 3+ times per week.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English to understand project briefs, clarify production details, discuss feedback, and collaborate with internal teams.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative concepts for assigned projects based on established brand strategy, campaign direction, and Art Director guidance.
• Work with requestors and project managers to understand defined project requirements and objectives.
• Apply established brand strategy and campaign direction to creative work across digital, retail, social, email, presentations, advertising, and other marketing channels.
• Identify straightforward gaps or questions within assigned projects and work with internal partners, Project Managers, and Art Directors to resolve them.
• Present creative concepts and design approaches, explain the rationale behind the work, and incorporate requestor feedback.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager and Art Directors on assigned projects, seeking additional guidance when work requires new, unfamiliar, or more complex creative direction.
• Use approved AI-enabled tools and modern creative workflows to support concept exploration, and asset development.

Skills

Brand design

Concept development

Campaign execution

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins

• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Brand Designer develops and executes creative concepts that bring established brand strategies to life through visual storytelling, campaign development, and integrated marketing assets across multiple channels. As a member of the Creative Services team, this role works closely with the Design Manager and Art Directors while collaborating with Brand Marketing, Channel Marketing, DTC, and other internal partners to understand defined project goals and deliver creative work that supports established business and marketing objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong design craft with effective communication skills, working knowledge of branding and marketing, and the ability to develop concepts for assigned projects within established brand strategy, brand guidelines, andprovided creative direction.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute creative concepts for assigned projects based on established brand strategy, campaign direction, and Art Director guidance.

• Work with requestors and project managers to understand defined project requirements and objectives.

• Apply established brand strategy and campaign direction to creative work across digital, retail, social, email, presentations, advertising, and other marketing channels.

• Identify straightforward gaps or questions within assigned projects and work with internal partners, Project Managers, and Art Directors to resolve them.

• Present creative concepts and design approaches, explain the rationale behind the work, and incorporate requestor feedback.

• Collaborate with the Design Manager and Art Directors on assigned projects, seeking additional guidance when work requires new, unfamiliar, or more complex creative direction.

• Use approved AI-enabled tools and modern creative workflows to support concept exploration, and asset development.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Four or more years of professional design experience supporting consumer-facing brands, marketing teams, or creative organizations.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and design execution across campaigns, visual storytelling, and multiple marketing channels.

• Experience using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, to develop and execute creative work.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to understand project requirements, present work, and incorporate feedback.

• Ability to develop creative concepts and carry assigned design projects of moderate scope from brief through execution with general direction.

• Ability to evaluate straightforward design challenges and recommend appropriate solutions using experience, established practices, and brand standards.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly explain creative concepts and design rationale.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assigned projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and brand consistency.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience working with premium consumer, technology, lifestyle, or audio brands.

• Experience supporting global brands and adapting established campaigns for regional or channel-specific needs.

• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, animation, or presentation design.

• Experience working within established design systems, brand guidelines, templates, or reusable creative frameworks.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled creative tools and workflows used for concept exploration, asset development, versioning, or production efficiency.

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• A portfolio demonstrating relevant digital and print design work must be submitted with the application.

• Must reside in the United States and be able to work from the Carlsbad, CA office 3+ times per week.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English to understand project briefs, clarify production details, discuss feedback, and collaborate with internal teams.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Salary Ranges:

$ 68,250 - $ 100,100

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.