Artist Jobs in Irvine, CA

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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Salon Suites for rent- Estheticians, Lash/Brow Artist, Sugarist & Body Sculpting

  • Placentia, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Placentia, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Salon Suites for rent- Estheticians, Lash/Brow Artist, Sugarist & Body Sculpting (Placentia) Pegasus Salon Suites image 1 of 22 601 E....

Pictorial Artist - Full Time

  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Pictorial Artists are responsible for maintaining the show quality of animated figures and props and requires "Disney Standard" artistic talent and expertise to support pictorial needs throughout Disneyland...

Senior Surfacing Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago

Team Name: Cinematics Job Title: Senior Surfacing Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition ID: R025260 Job Description: Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a Senior Surfacing Artist for its Cinematics...

Senior VFX Artist - Unannounced Game Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago

Working closely with the lead VFX artist, collaborate with designers, artists, and coders to deliver iconic VFX to a world-class standard....

Senior Product Designer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago

It's an exciting time to be a designer at Paciolan, an industry leader in the live events space. Whether we're simplifying our e-commerce platform for consumers or optimizing enterprise tools for...

Video Editor III (Motion Designer)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Video Editor III (Motion Designer)#25-56484 $43.33-$46.66 per hour Irvine, CA 10% Remote Job Description Job Details: Job Title: Video Editor III (Motion Designer) Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)...

Video Editor III (Motion Designed)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Video Editor III (Motion Designed)#25-56484 $43.33-$46.66 per hour Irvine, CA 10% Remote Job Description Job Details: Job Title: Video Editor III (Motion Designer) Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)...

Motion Graphics/Video Editor

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Motion Designer/Video Editor 1 year contract (with possibility to extend) Irvine, CA- Hybrid- 3 days onsite/2 days remote Our client is a leading advertising agency specializing in pharmaceutical...

Senior Product Designer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our...

Experience using Marvelous Designer and hair systems. Understanding of rigging and deformation. Familiarity with Blizzard games and cinematics....

We are looking for a Senior Technical Artist focused on animation to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard....

Motion Designer / Video Editor

  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 days ago

Motion Designer / Video Editor Location: Irvine, CA - Hybrid Required Salary Range: $35-$45 Introduction We are a leading advertising agency specializing in pharmaceutical and healthcare...

Product Designer, Impact Portfolio

  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Product Designer, Impact Portfolio Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day....

Senior Technical Artist

  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 days ago

Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience with the Substance suite and/or Houdini. Knowledge of lower-level programming languages such as C++. Understanding of shading languages, e.g....

Senior Rigging & Simulation Artist Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 days ago

and experienced senior character technical artist to join its award-winning cinematics department....

Demographic Data for Irvine, CA

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Salary for Artist Jobs in Irvine, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in Irvine, CA 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 Irvine, CA
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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