Top 33 Illustrator Jobs in San Diego, Ca

Designer, Silver Dolphin & Studio Fun
Readerlink Distribution Services —San Diego, CA
- $70,304 - $74,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Brand Designer
Wonderist Agency —San Diego, CA
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 401(k)
- Work from home
Marketing Designer
ARE - Torreyana Rd —San Diego, CA
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Office
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Customer Service Artist
Duds by Dudes —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Technical Writer/Editor
General Atomics —Poway, CA
- $56,820 - $96,015 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Mid-level
- Relocation assistance
Web Designer / Developer
Comentum Corp —San Diego, CA
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
Interior Designer 1
Steinberg Hart —San Diego, CA
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Senior Client Services Representative
Cetera Financial Group —San Diego, CA
- $25.00 - $32.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Draftsman/CAD Operator
Orbis, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $50,000 - $62,000 a year
- CAD
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Creative Agency Senior Designer
Accenture —San Diego, CA
- $59,100 - $154,800 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Drafter
HOIST Fitness —Poway, CA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Technical Artist (Animation, Unity, VFX)
MobilityWare —San Diego, CA
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- No experience needed
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
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Crew
Trader Joe's —Poway, CA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
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Associate Landscape Designer
RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY —San Diego, CA
- $71,760 - $76,960 a year
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Interior Designer 2
Steinberg Hart —San Diego, CA
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Job Captain
Carrier Johnson + Culture —San Diego, CA
- $60,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Analysis skills
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Electronic Technical Writer/Configuration
Our Electronics Segment —San Diego, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Product Success Technical Writer
Netradyne —San Diego, CA
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Aviation Safety Inspector - San Diego, CA
Safework Inc —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Live Sales Host – Trading Cards & Collectibles
OT BREAKS —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Designer, Silver Dolphin & Studio Fun

Readerlink Distribution Services -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,304 - $74,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Spreadsheets
High school diploma or GED
Schedule management
Managing design projects
Graphic design software
Industry trends
Managing projects
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Silver Dolphin Books and Studio Fun International, the children’s publishing imprints of the Printers Row Publishing Group (PRPG), are seeking a Designer to join a high-performing, dynamic, and innovative team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to creating engaging novelty, licensed, and educational titles for children ages 0–12. This role reports to the Associate Art Director. This hybrid position, based in San Diego with three days in-office and two remote days, offers the opportunity to shape and execute projects from concept through approval to print. The Designer will be an active team member, working closely with the design team, editorial, production, illustrators, agents, and other partners.The Designer will help drive the development of books that delight and inspire young readers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence. This role requires managing multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules, and contributing creatively across all stages of development. The ideal candidate will actively seek out new artistic talent and stay current with design and market trends.

What You Will Be Doing:

Design and develop children’s books and products.
Create compelling cover and interior designs aligned with project goals and brand standards.
Create physical and/or digital mock-ups to support concept development and presentations.
Oversee illustrators and communicate effectively with agents to source and manage artwork.
Collaborate closely with editorial, production, and design teams throughout all stages of development.
Participate in brainstorming and format development, contributing creative ideas and solutions.
Identify design challenges and proactively implement improvements independently or through collaboration.
Maintain ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and schedules are met.
Follow established processes for book development, including schedule adherence, routing passes, and reviewing key project information with a high degree of organization.
Be comfortable presenting titles, concepts, and updates clearly in meetings.
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate within a larger creative team while also working independently.
Prepare detailed design specifications and communicate clearly with production teams, illustrators, freelancers, and agents.
Track schedules and maintain awareness of budgets across assigned projects.
Research and source illustrators and visual references for both branded and non-branded titles.
Stay current on market trends, illustration styles, and children’s publishing formats.
Prepare press-ready files, including preflighting and final production deliverables.
Route materials through appropriate review channels and incorporate feedback efficiently.
Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve design or production issues as they arise.
Support additional projects and tasks as assigned.
Monitor market trends, competitor products, and emerging brands.
Continue developing knowledge of book production and materials.
Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

What You Will Need:

High school diploma or general educational development (GED) diploma or certificate is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of experience in children’s book publishing or a related field is preferred.
Experience with licensed publishing is preferred.
Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) is required.
Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
Strong understanding of book design and publishing processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast-paced environment.
Passion for children’s books and awareness of current market trends.
Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative and personable.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and remain open to feedback.
Clear and effective verbal communication in a variety of settings.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines simultaneously.
The work performed is in an office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Salary: $70,304.00 - $74,000.00

Employee Benefits Include but Are Not Limited To:

Health Plans - Medical, Dental & Prescription

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health & Dependent Care

Disability, Life and Accident Insurance

Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Author Events

Publisher-sponsored Book Club

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [email protected], or call: (708) 356-3737.

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