Artist Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Senior Product Designer, Finance/B2C

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

About the team Envision being the bridge between a homebuyer's dream and the keys to their future. That's the heart of the Financing Design team within Zillow Experience Design (ZxD). We're the...

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Assistant Video Editor

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Avoq is seeking an Assistant Video Editor who is process oriented and passionate about creativity. Youll work on our Production Team, assisting our Editors, Animators, and Producers, helping us...

New Senior Product Designer Washington, District of Columbia, United States Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities...

Senior Product Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Senior Product Designer - NBS

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Nelnet Senior Product Designer - NBS in Washington , District Of Columbia Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning...

Principal Product Designer - Enterprise Products (Remote)

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. Were united by our culture a drive to find a...

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Senior Product Designer, Content Experience

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago

Job Description The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its Content Experience Product Design team and execute the product design and strategy. This team is focused on our...

Insomniac - Project GLOW DC 2025 Seasonal Artist Transportation

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Drive artists to and from artist compound to stages Drive artist to and from site, hotel, and sometimes airport or helipad (if offsite driver) Reports to Artist Transportation Manager...

Insomniac - Project GLOW DC 2025 Seasonal Artist Relations

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

THE ROLE Insomniac is looking for Artist Relations support. This position will report to the Artist Relations Manager....

Insomniac - Project GLOW DC 2025 Seasonal Entertainment Makeup Artist

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

Cooperate with lead artist or director to achieve the desired end effect when applying makeup....

Technical Artist, Metaverse

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Artist to serve as a crucial link between our artistic and engineering teams....

Lead Product Designer - B2B Products

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. Were united by our culture a drive to find a...

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Senior Product Designer - Consumer Products

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. Were united by our culture a drive to find a...

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Internship: Video Editor (Summer 2025)

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE...

Staff Product Designer, Design Systems

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes,...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Artist Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.2%
Master's Degree
12.6%
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 District of Columbia
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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