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Graphic Designers in Colorado

Graphic designers create visual content for commercial and promotional purposes, including logos, packaging, displays, and marketing materials. They work in design studios, advertising agencies, in-house corporate departments, or as freelancers In Colorado the median pay is $66,330 a year, 5% above the national median of $62,960.

$66,330median pay in Colorado, per year
$55,000–$85,810middle half earn
4,200employed in Colorado
$62,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Colorado

44open roles like this on employer career sites, 23 in Colorado or remote
21employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · OHwhere most openings are

Openings in Colorado and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Knowledge areas

DesignComputers and ElectronicsFine ArtsCommunications and MediaEnglish LanguageSales and Marketing

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Graphic Designers.

Licenses and training in Colorado

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O*NET-SOC 27-1024.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.