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Junior Graphic Designer

Santa Cruz, CA

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

Our client's design team is seeking a talented Junior Designer to develop graphics for print, web ... We're looking for someone who is passionate about design, bicycles, and engineering who wants to be ...

... such as social media graphics, web banners, email templates, presentations, packaging, and ... engineering of our products. Our patented technologies deliver safe, cost effective and unique ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$164.90K - $203.80K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$164.90K - $203.80K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

New York, NY

$153.20K - $189.30K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$143.30K - $177.10K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$164.40K - $203.20K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$143.30K - $177.10K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

Austin, TX

$138.80K - $171.50K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$143.30K - $177.10K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Principal Graphics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$143.30K - $177.10K/yr

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... graphics stacks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX, including shader programming ...

Graphics Engineer - NBA 2K

Novato, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $174.30K/yr

We welcome candidates across all experience levels, from junior to senior, with compensation based ... This position reports to the Lead Graphics Engineer. What You Will Do: * Explore and implement new ...

Graphics Engineer - NBA 2K

Novato, CA · On-site

$120K - $174.30K/yr

We welcome candidates across all experience levels, from junior to senior, with compensation based ... This position reports to the Lead Graphics Engineer. What You Will Do: * Explore and implement new ...

Graphics Engineer - NBA 2K

Novato, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $174.30K/yr

We welcome candidates across all experience levels, from junior to senior, with compensation based ... This position reports to the Lead Graphics Engineer. What You Will Do: * Explore and implement new ...

Graphics Engineer - NBA 2K

Novato, CA · On-site

$120K - $174.30K/yr

We welcome candidates across all experience levels, from junior to senior, with compensation based ... This position reports to the Lead Graphics Engineer. What You Will Do: * Explore and implement new ...

Partner with project managers and web developers to design websites for clients and businesses ... for Jr. Online Graphics Designer: * Web Designer * Associate Web Designer * Associate Lead Web ...

Partner with project managers and web developers to design websites for clients and businesses ... for Jr. Online Graphics Designer: * Web Designer * Associate Web Designer * Associate Lead Web ...

Jr. Online Graphics Designer

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$48.50K - $50.50K/yr

Partner with project managers and web developers to design websites for clients and businesses ... for Jr. Online Graphics Designer: * Web Designer * Associate Web Designer * Associate Lead Web ...

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How much do junior graphics programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior graphics programmer in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Graphics Programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Graphics Programmer, you generally need a solid understanding of computer graphics principles, proficiency in C++ or similar languages, and a relevant degree such as computer science or software engineering. Familiarity with graphics APIs like DirectX or OpenGL, shader languages (HLSL/GLSL), and version control systems like Git is typically expected. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you stand out in collaborative development environments. These skills and qualifications are essential for creating visually compelling, high-performance graphics solutions that meet industry standards.

What types of projects and technologies do Junior Graphics Programmers typically work on in their early career?

As a Junior Graphics Programmer, you’ll often start by supporting senior developers with tasks such as implementing rendering features, optimizing shaders, and debugging graphics pipelines. You may work with technologies like DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan, as well as graphics engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine. Early projects usually involve collaborating closely with artists and designers to ensure visual elements are integrated efficiently and look as intended. This role offers a great opportunity to learn best practices in real-time rendering and to develop problem-solving skills through hands-on experience with cutting-edge graphics techniques.

What does a Junior Graphics Programmer do?

A Junior Graphics Programmer is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of visual elements in software, such as video games or simulations. They typically work under the guidance of senior graphics programmers to write and optimize code for rendering graphics, implementing shaders, and ensuring efficient use of hardware resources. Their tasks may also include debugging graphics issues, learning new graphics APIs, and collaborating with other team members to achieve visual targets. This entry-level role is a great way to gain experience in computer graphics and related technologies.
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Junior Graphic Designer

PedalFree LLC

Santa Cruz, CA

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Our client's design team is seeking a talented Junior Designer to develop graphics for print, web, and our award-winning products, spanning multiple brands. We're looking for someone who is passionate about design, bicycles, and engineering who wants to be a part of a fast-paced design process that allows your vision become reality. As part of our design team, the Junior Designer will assist in creating print, web, and product graphics in a variety of mediums.

The ideal candidate will balance the creative process with technical execution documentation to see his or her project through production within a strict timeline. You will request and implement group feedback and will be willing to commit the time and passion necessary to keep the client at the leading edge of our industry. The Junior Graphic Designer is a full-time, salaried position and reports to the Design Manager.

Responsibilities: Work with design team to generate graphic concepts for ongoing design projects Assist in producing catalogs, price lists and other material while maintaining brand aesthetic across multiple deliverables. Photoshop tasks such as clipping path creation, masking, color correction, retouching, and compositing images Prepare Illustrator and InDesign files for print. Execution of web advertisements and banners using art direction from Design Manager Generate graphic concepts for softgoods and accessories Participate in departmental design reviews Maintain graphic database and mood board archive Market and trending research Produce internal and external documentation templates and forms Qualifications: Two or more years of professional design experience The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines A strong sense of typography, composition, and visual harmony Strong verbal and written communication skills Manual and digital illustration and rapid ideation skills Understanding of Print and Web graphics production processes Strong organizational skills and the ability to process large amounts of data to be used in design projects.

Agency experience helpful; must be able to collaborate effectively with marketing and sales teams. Adept user of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Four year degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design or related field Why Work Here Client offers a relaxed working environment, local singletrack, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to work with a group of bike enthusiasts impassioned to try to build the perfect bike. Their goals are to create the best mountain bikes on the planet and have a good time doing it.