Artist Jobs in California

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.

1-15 of 396 Jobs

Sr. Industrial Designer

  • Irvine, CA
  • moments ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • moments ago

Sr. Industrial Designer Arlo Technologies, Inc. k Irvine, CA | Onsite or Remote Possible Senior Full Time Industrial Designer Irvine, CA Jun 12 Job Description At Arlo, we believe in the...

Staff Product Designer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 5 hours ago

About Databook Databook is redefining enterprise sales with AI. Our platform delivers strategic customer insights and enables sellers to act with precision - not guesswork. We're pioneering Sales...

Product Designer

  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Innovative Company Culture - Thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. > Drone Pilot Certification - Get certified and develop unique skills with our support. >...

Video Editor for Youtube Remote Starting ASAP

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

un Video Editor for Youtube | Remote | Starting ASAP compensation: Based on Experience We are looking for a skilled and reliable video editor to edit engaging and professional content for YouTube...

Remote Work

Senior Staff Product Designer, AI Native Products

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview** At Intuit, world-class design helps power the success of small businesses and self-employed people around the world. Our designers are involved at every step of a projectfrom gathering...

Background Artist New

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Description The Background Artist is in charge of designing and painting detailed backgrounds....

Product Designer

  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Meta, we're shaping innovative experiences in service of giving people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our multidisciplinary design teams are creating new ways...

Senior Product Designer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Working at Atlassian Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their...

Character Artist (ExDev - Contract)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Character Artist to assist our External Development (ExDev) Senior Character Artist in managing and reviewing outsourced...

Staff Product Designer, GenAI Marketplace

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Staff Product Designer, GenAI Marketplace Scale AI, Inc. $200,000spanspan class="divider"-spanspan$240,000 USDspandivdivdivdiv class="content-conclusion"pPLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day...

Custom Costume Designer Needed

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

custom costume designer needed compensation: Yes, negotiable. hi i need someone to make a custom costume for me, to look like a real statue so it scares people. material must look to be like a...

Technical Artist IV

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Technical Artist to work for one of the world's leading technology companies....

DreamWorks Feature - Previs Artist

  • Glendale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together....

Product Designer - Product Designer, Monetization, Payments

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our well-known gaming client is looking for a Product Designer to support their team for 6 months, 40 hours/week, fully remote!The ideal Product Designer should have:- Minimum 5+ years in UX/UI...

Remote Work

Lead Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

You could work anywhere. Why us? Join a pre-IPO startup with capital, traction, and runway ($240M funded | 60X revenue growth in 5 years | $2T market size) Work closely with brilliant leaders and...

Demographic Data for California

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


Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireCommercialArt curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Calculus for Beginners and Artists
This online textbook provides an overview of Calculus in clear, easy to understand language designed for the non-mathematician.[Online Publication](http://www-math.mit.edu/~djk/calculus_beginners/)
artist
This course is only a few test questions on art, art can relax you it can help you stay mentally fit and stable Although no false god(s) are allowed by the TRUE GOD to make or bow down to worship...
Becoming An Artist
Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book, design a line of clothing, write a children's book or exhibit your artwork? This course will teach you the process used by creative...

Salary for Artist Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.2%
Master's Degree
12.8%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
4.8%
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 California
Less than 1 year
41.6%
4-6 years
27.0%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
12.1%
None
0.6%



Artist Related Career Advice Articles

job seeker reviewing commercial artist resume tips
5 Must-Read Commercial Artist Resume Tips

Searching for commercial art jobs? Looking to take the next step in your commercial art career? Check out these artist resume tips to make sure your document is up to par.

Read article »
graphic designer working on their laptop with colored pencils all around
How to Become a Web Designer in 5 Steps

Want to find out how to become a web designer? Interested in commercial art? Get on the right graphic design career path with our tips.

Read article »