Artist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 We're looking for a highly organized, detail-obsessed Production Artist to join our growing in-house creative team....

Product Designer

  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Product Designer, for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our clients! Job Title: Product Designer Role Type : W2 only Duration : 6-mont h...

Production Artist - Figma, templated design, Photoshop

  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Our boutique agency client is looking for a Part-time Production Artist to join their team on ongoing over flow work....

Industrial Designer (KC26-18533682)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

at Creative Circle, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Full Job Description Our manufacturing client, in the medical space, is looking for an Industrial Designer to join their...

Artist-Teacher & Coordinator of Vocal Ensembles, CCPA

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago

All Artist-Teacher appointments are part-time positions with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week....

Industrial Designer

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Company Description Company Description: Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives....

Industrial Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

Our manufacturing client, in the medical space, is looking for an Industrial Designer to join their team. This role could go Full time for the right fit.This role is Hybrid, onsite with the client...

Manager, UX Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

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

US E EA - Lead, UX Product Designer - PxE Leadership

  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago

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, user-centered design solutions....

US E EA - Manager, UX Product Designer - PxE Leadership

  • Chicago, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 26 days ago

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

Associate Product Designer, B2B

  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago

Position Details Who we are: At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We're rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future...

Digital Product Designer

  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary: The Digital Product Designer leads our efforts in creating intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences that cater to the highly technical and complex nature of our client projects....

Sr. Product Designer

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

This is a 100% remote role and will be a 3 month contract to start with potential to extend or convert to full time! Description Our client is looking for a Sr. Product Designer to support their...

Remote Work

Senior Product Designer I

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen's technology...

Senior Product Designer, UX/UI Designer

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Product Designer, UX/UI Designer#25-62553 $73.19-$79.46 per hour Deerfield, IL All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Retail Pharmacy company, is looking for a Senior Product Designer,...

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Salary for Artist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL
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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