Brand-Driven Graphic Designer & Production Artist

InnoVision Marketing Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

InnoVision Marketing Group is seeking a Graphic Designer / Production Artist to join our San Diego creative team. You will translate client needs and marketing direction into polished visual communications, collaborating with senior designers, the VP of Design, and account teams.

The role blends creative problem-solving with hands-on production, requiring a strong strategy behind design decisions and a portfolio demonstrating logo development and brand identity work.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of graphic design fundamentals, including layout, typography, composition, hierarchy, branding, and visual communication.
• Demonstrated ability to create impactful, original logos and visual identities.
• Strong understanding of how marketing and brand strategy applies to design and the ability to translate strategic objectives into effective visual communications.
• Ability to think conceptually while also executing work with precision.
• Ability to accurately follow creative direction and translate specifications into finished design work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, accurate work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio showcasing strong graphic design and production work, including examples of logo and/or brand identity development.

Responsibilities

• Create advertising, marketing, promotional, branding, and client-facing materials based on established strategy, creative direction, and project specifications.
• Develop thoughtful layouts that balance imagery, typography, copy, and other visual elements.
• Apply strong design principles including composition, hierarchy, typography, spacing, visual consistency, and brand identity.
• Create impactful, original logos and visual identity concepts that strategically communicate a brand’s positioning, personality, and objectives.
• Understand the strategy behind an assignment and use that strategy to guide design decisions rather than designing solely from an aesthetic perspective.
• Think about the intended audience, message, medium, and desired outcome when developing creative solutions.
• Apply strategic thinking to design choices including typography, imagery, color, composition, hierarchy, and overall visual direction.
• Adapt and refine creative assets based on feedback from the VP of Design, senior designers, account leads, and clients.
• Prepare accurate, polished, production-ready files while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, brand standards, dimensions, and other production requirements.
• Research client products, services, competitors, industries, audiences, and campaigns to better understand project objectives and inform creative decisions.

Skills

Graphic design fundamentals

Logo design

Brand identity

Typography

Layout

Attention to detail

Production artistry

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Associate degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications/Marketing

Job description

InnoVision Marketing Group is seeking a Graphic Designer / Production Artist to join our San Diego creative team. You will translate client needs and marketing direction into polished visual communications, collaborating with senior designers, the VP of Design, and account teams.

The role blends creative problem-solving with hands-on production, requiring a strong strategy behind design decisions and a portfolio demonstrating logo development and brand identity work.