Artist Jobs in Alabama

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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Industrial Designer/Fabricator - Exhibits

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 13 days ago

Join the exhibits department at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Junior Industrial Designer supporting the design, planning, fabrication, and installation of exhibit products and events....

Product Designer (Hourly)

  • Decatur, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Decatur, AL
  • 18 days ago

Our Product Development and Design team serves as a cornerstone of our business, overseeing the complete product lifecycle from initial concept and design to tooling and manufacturing, ensuring...

VFX Artist - Sanzaru

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Experience with Houdini, Substance Painter, Maya Fluids or similar. Background in animation and/or traditional art....

Lead Product Designer

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Datavant Lead Product Designer in Montgomery , Alabama Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered...

Digital Product Designer, e-Commerce

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

What You Need To Know Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine...

Manager, UX Product Designer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Manager, UX Product Designer Recruiting for this role ends on July 30, 2025 Role Overview: As a Manager UX Product Designer for the Deloitte DT-US Product Engineering team, you...

US E EA - Lead, UX Product Designer - PxE Leadership (TM5)

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Lead UX Product Designer Role Overview: As a Lead UX Product Designer for the Deloitte DT-US Product Engineering team, you will be tasked with solving complex challenges through elegant,...

Lead, UX Product Designer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary Lead UX Product Designer Role Overview: As a Lead UX Product Designer for the Deloitte DT-US Product Engineering team, you will be tasked with solving complex challenges through...

Industrial Designer

  • Florence, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated...

Industrial Designer

  • Florence, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated...

Metal Artist Technician Finishing Patina

  • Talladega, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Talladega, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Artists, metal workers, and those with interest or experience working in preservation are encouraged to apply....

Demographic Data for Alabama

Moving to Alabama? Find some basic demographic data about Alabama below.


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Salary for Artist Jobs in Alabama

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.2%
Master's Degree
12.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
4.9%
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 in Alabama
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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