Job Title: Junior Designer
Client Location: Playa Vista, CA
Starting: ASAP
Pay Comments: W2, Benefits and 401k matching
Maximum Pay (per hour): 34.00
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 01/29/2027
Note: This is a hybrid position and you are required to be onsite 3 days a week in Playa Vista, CA
Our client is an in-house creative agency dedicated to developing breakthrough, omnichannel brand design systems. They focus on the customer experience across all channels, categories, and touchpoints. By blending high-level craft with emerging technology, they build integrated solutions that grow the brand and keep it relevant in modern culture.
Role Overview
We are seeking a curious, craft-driven Junior Designer to contribute to the evolution of our brand design systems and AI-assisted creative workflows.
This role is ideal for a designer with 1–3 years of professional experience who possesses strong foundational craft skills and a growing ability to think systemically. You will play an active role in developing brand identities, contributing to AI-enabled toolkits, and producing high-quality creative assets across both physical and digital channels.
Key Responsibilities
Collaboration & Design Evolution
- Contribute to the design and evolution of omnichannel brand systems across packaging, retail, digital, and campaign touchpoints.
- Develop and refine logos, typography systems, iconography, illustration styles, and layout frameworks under senior guidance.
- Partner with copywriters, strategists, and cross-functional teams to concept and execute creative assets.
- Contribute to AI toolkits, including prompt libraries, workflow documentation, and testing initiatives.
- Present design concepts and rationale clearly to internal stakeholders.
Trend & Technology Exploration
- Stay informed about trends in brand design, retail, culture, and Generative AI tools.
- Proactively experiment with emerging AI features to enhance efficiency and iteration.
- Explore how AI can scale creative systems while maintaining strong craft and brand integrity.
- Share insights and recommendations with the broader creative team.
Quality Assurance & Governance
- Follow brand guidelines and governance guardrails when creating and refining assets.
- Document prompts, workflows, and version histories for AI-generated work.
- Ensure all outputs meet high standards for typography, layout, accessibility, and brand consistency.
- Maintain strong attention to detail across all deliverables.
Project Ownership
- Contribute to design projects from concept through production with increasing autonomy.
- Manage smaller workstreams or components of larger initiatives independently.
- Deliver organized, production-ready files on time and aligned with strategic objectives.
- Balance multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
- Experience: 1–3 years of professional design experience.
- Design Skills: Strong foundation in typography, layout, composition, color, and visual systems.
- Systems Thinking: Portfolio demonstrating a thoughtful design process and the ability to work within established brand guidelines.
- AI Exposure: Hands-on experience or strong exposure to Generative AI tools (text/image) and iterative prompt exploration.
- Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Slides, and Microsoft Office.
- Communication: Ability to receive feedback, iterate quickly, and contribute ideas confidently in a cross-functional environment.
Bonus Skills
- Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, or Firefly.
- Motion design, After Effects, or illustration skills.
- Experience creating mock-ups or 3D visualizations.
- Experience contributing to scalable design systems.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $30.00/hr to $34.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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