Artist Jobs

An Artist in the commercial art industry creates visual content for advertising campaigns, promotional materials, and product packaging. They are typically responsible for designing and creating visual elements such as logos, illustrations, layouts, and photos that help to sell a product or service. Their work often involves collaboration with marketers, copywriters, and art directors to ensure the visual elements align with the marketing objectives and brand identity.

Important skills for an Artist in the commercial art industry include creativity, and strong visual design and communication skills. They should also have proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in graphic design or a related field can be beneficial, and some positions may require professional certifications like Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) or Certified Graphic Designer from the Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC). Prior to becoming an artist in this industry, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Graphic Design Intern, Junior Graphic Designer, or Visual Communication Specialist.

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Production Artist - Hybrid Role

  • Radiant System, Inc
  • Addison, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Addison, TX
  • 4 hours ago

a digital asset manager and workflow management/routing system is a plus This person will be assisting the Marketing Production team and works with an Art Director in a graphic designer/production artist...

Hybrid

Freelance Scenic Artist

  • SFDS
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago

FREELANCE SCENIC ARTIST CATEGORY: OTHER SFDS Brooklyn, NY US CONTACT NAME Eric Winston JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION Scenic Artist - Fabrication Shop (Brooklyn, NY) Job Title: Scenic Artist (Freelance / Project-Based...

In Person Freelance

Teaching Artist

  • Utah Film Center
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 hours ago

Teaching Artist Searching for meaningful work in Utah's nonprofit sector? You're in the right place!...

In Person Part Time

Technical Artist Engineer

  • Apple
  • Culver City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Join Apple, as a Technical Artist Engineer, and help us leave the world better than we found it....

In Person

Video Editor & Animator

  • Creative Circle
  • Westwood, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, MA
  • 1 day ago

This mid-level role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, storytelling, and design, capable of taking projects from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will be fluent in editing...

In Person

3D Hard Surface Artist

  • Epoch Games
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for 3D Artists skilled in creating Hard Surface assets and textures, such as Architecture, Clothing, Armor, Weapons, Shields, Tools, etc....

In Person

Senior Lookdev Artist - Expression of Interest

  • Rodeo FX
  • Montreal, QC
  • 1 day ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 1 day ago

Work arrangements: As an artist-founded and artist-led company, creativity is at the heart of everything we do....

In Person

Digital Artist II - (Onsite)

  • RTX
  • Andover, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking an entry level Digital Artist to aid in the design and development of E-learning training modules for tactical systems....

In Person

Senior Lighting Artist / Technical Director - Expression of Interest - ILM San Francisco

  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

profiling tools in the examination & diagnosis of performance issues related to lighting Experience with one or more of the following: Maya, Unity, Substance Designer / Painter, Zbrush or Mudbox, Houdini...

In Person

Content Creator/Film Maker/Photographer/Assistant!

  • Kingston, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an artist and/or student to assist in product photography for clothing, filming short 2-3 minute interviews or reels for content creation and website....

In Person

Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

  • Roosevelt University
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Rank: Track: Non-Tenure Track Position Title: Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice Category: Part-Time Faculty Position Number: Posting Number: F0000272 Location: Chicago Open Date:...

In Person Part Time

Artist II (Multiple Vacancies)

  • Rutgers
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Recruitment/Posting Title: Artist II (Multiple Vacancies) Posting Number: 26TM0236 Department: RCC Gallery - Newark Overview: The Paul Robeson Galleries was founded in 1979 at the Robeson Campus Center...

In Person

Quarterly Lecturer - Theatre Costume Designer

  • President and Board of Trustees of Santa Clara College
  • Washington, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, IL
  • 2 days ago

Quarterly Lecturer - Theatre Costume Designer Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: The Costume Designer position is the equivalent of a 0.5 teaching load ($4,776). Purpose: The Department of...

Remote

Artist in Residence 2026-2027

  • San Dieguito Union High School District
  • Encinitas, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA
  • 2 days ago

Artist in Residence Artists in Residence have a specialized talent and skill in one of the arts, such as dance, theater, music, literary or visual arts....

In Person

Lead Video Editor

  • Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc.
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

Lead Video Editor Location Arlington, VA Position Number 1828 Apply Now Job Announcement Lead Video Editor Primary Function: The Lead Video Editor is responsible for leading the end-to-end visual...

In Person

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Salary for Artist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Artists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Master's Degree
13.0%
Associate's Degree
11.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
Some College
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Artists
Less than 1 year
41.6%
4-6 years
27.0%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
12.1%
None
0.6%



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