This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the ... All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color ...
This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the ... All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color ...
Graphic Designer
Des Moines, IA · On-site
We're looking for a kick-ass entry level graphic designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
Graphic Designer
Des Moines, IA · On-site
We're looking for a kick-ass entry level graphic designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the ... All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color ...
This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the ... All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color ...
This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the ... All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color ...
This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the ... All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color ...
We're looking for a kick-ass entry level graphic designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
We're looking for a kick-ass entry level graphic designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
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Junior Fashion Designer - NYC Womens Activewear Apparel
New York, NY · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
Maintain and update the digital color library. * Assist with Pantone chip selection and physical ... Join Us This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an aspiring designer to gain hands-on ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
Maintain and update the digital color library. * Assist with Pantone chip selection and physical ... Join Us This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an aspiring designer to gain hands-on ...
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... * Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction. * Entry level knowledge of fabric ... race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or ...
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Assistant Designer, Kid's Apparel
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$40K - $52K/yr
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design * Entry-level 1-3 years experience * Highly Creative and ... We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual ...
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Assistant Designer, Kid's Apparel
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$40K - $52K/yr
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design * Entry-level 1-3 years experience * Highly Creative and ... We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual ...
... experience color correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials ... Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required. Additional Functions: * Promote ...
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... experience color correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials ... Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required. Additional Functions: * Promote ...
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Assistant Designer, Women's Activewear
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$40K - $52K/yr
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design * Entry-level 1-3 years experience * Highly Creative and ... We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual ...
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Assistant Designer, Women's Activewear
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$40K - $52K/yr
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design * Entry-level 1-3 years experience * Highly Creative and ... We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual ...
... experience color correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials ... Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required. Additional Functions: * Promote ...
... experience color correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials ... Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required. Additional Functions: * Promote ...
Designer I
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$67K - $79K/yr
The Designer I role is an entry-level professional position responsible for supporting project ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual ...
Designer I
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$67K - $79K/yr
The Designer I role is an entry-level professional position responsible for supporting project ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual ...
... experience color correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials ... Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required. Additional Functions: * Promote ...
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... experience color correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials ... Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required. Additional Functions: * Promote ...
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Graphic Designer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Crop marks, bleed, color profiles, and print-ready files are part of your everyday vocabulary. * Y ... Salary requirements (note: this is an mid-to-entry-level position) * A link to your digital ...
Graphic Designer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Crop marks, bleed, color profiles, and print-ready files are part of your everyday vocabulary. * Y ... Salary requirements (note: this is an mid-to-entry-level position) * A link to your digital ...
Front End Designer
Des Moines, IA · On-site
We're looking for an entry level front end designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
Front End Designer
Des Moines, IA · On-site
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Graphic Designer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Crop marks, bleed, color profiles, and print-ready files are part of your everyday vocabulary. * Y ... Salary requirements (note: this is an mid-to-entry-level position) * A link to your digital ...
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Graphic Designer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Crop marks, bleed, color profiles, and print-ready files are part of your everyday vocabulary. * Y ... Salary requirements (note: this is an mid-to-entry-level position) * A link to your digital ...
We're looking for an entry level front end designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
We're looking for an entry level front end designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
Crop marks, bleed, color profiles, and print-ready files are part of your everyday vocabulary. * Y ... Salary requirements (note: this is an mid-to-entry-level position) * A link to your digital ...
Crop marks, bleed, color profiles, and print-ready files are part of your everyday vocabulary. * Y ... Salary requirements (note: this is an mid-to-entry-level position) * A link to your digital ...
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How much do entry level color designer jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level color designer in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level color designer, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Entry Level Color Designer, you need a solid understanding of color theory, design principles, and a relevant degree in graphic or industrial design. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and digital rendering tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication skills help you collaborate and bring fresh ideas to projects. These skills ensure that color choices enhance product aesthetics and align with brand identity, which is crucial for market success.
What are some typical daily tasks for an entry level color designer and how do they contribute to larger projects?
As an Entry Level Color Designer, your daily tasks often include assisting in the creation and application of color palettes, preparing color samples, and supporting senior designers with color matching and quality checks. You may also collaborate closely with product development teams, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure color consistency across different materials and media. These responsibilities are crucial, as they help maintain brand standards and ensure the final product aligns with the project's creative vision.
What does an entry level color designer do?
An Entry Level Color Designer assists in developing and applying color schemes for products, branding, or design projects under the supervision of more experienced designers. Their work involves selecting color palettes, creating visual mockups, and ensuring color consistency across various platforms or materials. They often collaborate with design, marketing, and production teams to help bring creative visions to life while learning industry-standard color theory and digital tools. This position is a great starting point for those interested in a career in design, offering opportunities to build practical skills and a professional portfolio.
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Posted 23 days ago
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Job description
Job Description
The Role
General Motors is seeking an Entry Level Creative Vehicle Brand Identity Designer to join the Design organization in Warren, Michigan. This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the vehicle, including badging, emblems, scripts, nameplates, logos, and related graphic details.
The designer will translate each brand's character into compelling visual assets that strengthen recognition, support consistency across the portfolio, and enhance the customer's emotional connection to the product.
What You'll Do
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, emailus or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Role
General Motors is seeking an Entry Level Creative Vehicle Brand Identity Designer to join the Design organization in Warren, Michigan. This entry-level role focuses on creating brand identity elements that appear on and around the vehicle, including badging, emblems, scripts, nameplates, logos, and related graphic details.
The designer will translate each brand's character into compelling visual assets that strengthen recognition, support consistency across the portfolio, and enhance the customer's emotional connection to the product.
What You'll Do
- Develop 2D brand identity concepts for GM vehicle brands, including logos, graphics, scripts, nameplates, badges, graphic systems and related visual elements.
- Create clear visual proposals through typography, logo refinement, layouts, sketches, and presentation materials that reflect the brand and integrate with the vehicle
- Iterate on designs with a strong focus on graphic clarity, typography, form, material expression, and overall visual impact.
- Collaborate with design, sculpting, engineering, prototyping, and marketing partners to help translate concepts into solutions.
- Incorporate feedback effectively and prepare clear presentations for design reviews and leadership discussions.
- Stay current on trends in automotive design, branding, typography, and graphics.
- Support 3D development and visualization as needed to help translate 2D graphic ideas into vehicle applications.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design, or a related field, or equivalent portfolio-based experience.
- 0 to 2 years of professional, internship, or major academic project experience in graphic design, brand identity, industrial design, automotive design, or a related creative field.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating skill in graphic design, typography, composition, visual storytelling, and attention to detail.
- Ability to generate strong concepts and explore multiple design directions quickly.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and similar 2D design and visualization tools.
- Solid understanding of brand identity systems, typography, graphic hierarchy, and visual communication.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience applying graphic identity to physical products, branded components, emblems, badges, scripts, packaging, or other highly refined design details.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling, surfacing, and visualization tools such as Alias, Rhino, Blender, VRED, KeyShot, or similar software.
- Ability to translate 2D graphic ideas into 3D product applications.
- Understanding of automotive design development and how to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing requirements for exterior identity components.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, emailus or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.
Industry
Transportation equipment manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Detroit, MI, US
Year founded
1908