Junior Graphic Designer (Brand Systems & Digital Media) A7D Creative Group San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Responsive design Teamwork Canva Content creation Bachelor's degree Typography design for media Adobe Premiere Logo design Print publication design projects Media editing tools Full Job Description Junior Graphic Designer (Brand Systems & Digital Media)

Location:

North Park, San Diego, CA (In Office)

Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

$21.00 per hour About A7D Creative Group For more than 20 years, A7D Creative Group has helped brands tell compelling stories through strategic branding, marketing, design, and communications. We partner with restaurants, hospitality brands, tourism organizations, community districts, nonprofits, beverage companies, real estate developments, and large-scale events to build brands that people remember. Our work goes far beyond creating beautiful graphics. We develop complete brand ecosystems—from identity systems and environmental graphics to websites, social media campaigns, video content, packaging, and experiential marketing. We're looking for a Junior Graphic Designer who wants to grow into a well-rounded creative professional. This is an in-office position for someone eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute across a wide range of branding and marketing projects. About the Role This position is ideal for a designer who understands that great design is about solving problems—not simply making things look good. You'll work alongside our Creative Director, Marketing team, and Account Managers to develop brand systems, digital campaigns, print collateral, social media content, presentations, environmental graphics, websites, and motion graphics. Every day is different. One morning you may be designing a restaurant menu, in the afternoon creating social media animations for a tourism campaign, and later preparing production files for a large-format mural or developing assets for a new brand identity. If you're passionate about branding, typography, digital media, motion design, and creating cohesive visual experiences across every touchpoint, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Design across digital, print, environmental, and experiential media Assist in creating and maintaining complete brand identity systems Develop logos, typography systems, color palettes, and brand guidelines Create marketing campaigns for hospitality, tourism, retail, nonprofit, and commercial clients Design social media graphics, carousels, Stories, Reels, and digital advertising Edit short-form videos for social media using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar software Design presentations, pitch decks, event branding, signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphics Prepare print-ready production files for commercial printing and large-format graphics Collaborate with photographers, videographers, copywriters, and marketing strategists Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative concept development Maintain organized project files and follow established design systems Support multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment Attend client meetings, photo shoots, community events, and agency-sponsored activations We're Looking For Someone Who Loves branding as much as graphic design Thinks beyond individual graphics and understands cohesive visual systems Has strong typography and layout skills Enjoys learning new creative tools and technologies Has a positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative environment Pays close attention to detail Can accept creative feedback and iterate quickly Is organized, dependable, and self-motivated Enjoys working on multiple brands and industries simultaneously Required Skills Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Working knowledge of: Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects (preferred) Adobe Express (a plus) Canva CapCut or Edits Experience designing for both print and digital platforms Strong understanding of typography, hierarchy, composition, and color Familiarity with responsive web design and UI best practices Understanding of social media content creation and platform specifications Knowledge of commercial print production and file preparation Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining quality Bonus Skills Experience with any of the following is a plus: Figma WordPress Webflow Canva Motion graphics Photography Photo retouching Packaging design Environmental graphics Wayfinding systems Illustration AI-powered creative tools and workflows Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, or related field 1-3 years of professional design experience (agency experience preferred) Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, digital design, typography, and marketing work Experience creating both print and digital assets Excellent written and verbal communication skills What Success Looks Like Within your first year, you'll become a trusted member of our creative team who can confidently contribute across branding, marketing campaigns, digital media, print production, and creative strategy. You'll build a diverse portfolio while working with recognizable brands, community organizations, hospitality clients, and destination marketing campaigns throughout Southern California. Benefits Paid Time Off Flexible scheduling (when project schedules allow) Professional development opportunities Creative and collaborative studio environment Opportunity to work on award-winning campaigns Mentorship from senior creative leadership Schedule Monday-Friday, 10AM to 4PM Full-Time In Office (North Park, San Diego) Applicants must be able to reliably commute to our North Park office.

To Apply Please submit:

Resume Portfolio (required) Cover Letter (optional) We're interested in seeing how you think—not just what you can make. Show us branding projects, digital campaigns, motion graphics, creative problem-solving, and examples that demonstrate your process as much as your finished work.

Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person