Artist Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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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Freelance Scenic Artist

  • SFDS
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

FREELANCE SCENIC ARTIST CATEGORY: OTHER SFDS Brooklyn, NY US CONTACT NAME Eric Winston JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION Scenic Artist - Fabrication Shop (Brooklyn, NY) Job Title: Scenic Artist (Freelance / Project-Based...

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Artist Represenative

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago

I am primarily ( but not exclusively) a pen and ink portrait artist with impressive clients and credentials who's looking for a creative and tenacious sales representative who thinks out of the box...

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Senior Textile Artist / Textile Artist Swimwear

  • SBH Fashion
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior Textile Artist / Textile Artist to support the development of swimwear prints and textile artwork for Target swimwear programs....

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YouTube Associate Video Editor

  • The Recap Group Inc.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago

The Recap Group is a leading digital entertainment company that works with global media companies such as Fremantle and ITV - producers of beloved talent shows like America's Got Talent, The Voice...

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Production Artist

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Production Artist Entry Level About the Company Our client is a creative, fast-paced organization seeking to add an Entry-Level Production Artist to its growing team....

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Daily Artist

  • Fox News Media
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 19 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION FOX News Media is looking for a Daily Artist....

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Short-Form Video Editor for Artist Commons

  • Artist Commons
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Artist Commons is a year-long development program for early- and mid-career visual artists....

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Staff Product Designer, Pro Design

  • Adobe
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 26 days ago

partners Experience mentoring or guiding other designers Commitment to inclusive and accessible design practices Nice-to-Haves Experience designing tools for creative professionals such as designers, artists...

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Senior Production Studio Artist (Omni-Channel)

  • Gap
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 26 days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

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Junior Production Artist

  • Nassau Candy
  • Hicksville, NY (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 27 days ago

From concept to shelf, we bring creativity and quality together to deliver products our customers love.We are growing and looking for a detail-driven Junior Production Artist to join our dynamic team...

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Artist Studio Assistant - to start immediately

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Artist Studio Assistant - to start immediately (red hook) pioneer near van brunt compensation: 22/hr to start cash Studio Assistant - Red Hook, Brooklyn We are seeking a hardworking, reliable studio...

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Scenic Artist

  • New York University
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 28 days ago

Qualifications Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience:3+ years experience as a scenic artist in the theater....

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Commerce Media Designer

  • Conde Nast
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms....

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Visual Arts Teaching Artist - Bronx, NY

  • Boys Club of New York
  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

This opportunity is for an engaging Teaching Artist to teach Studio/Art (i.e. sculpture, painting, sculpture, illustration, graphic design and i-movie, etc.)....

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Young Artists, Lead Instructor, Summer Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts (Technical Specialist (CSL), SL-1)

  • Purchase College, SUNY
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Young Artists, ( grades 6 - 9 ), 2-week program. Dive into drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and more in this hands-on middle school art program....

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Demographic Data for Brooklyn, NY

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Salary for Artist Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in Brooklyn, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Master's Degree
13.0%
Associate's Degree
11.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
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 Brooklyn, NY
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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