Artist Jobs in Seattle, WA

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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Digital Production Artist, Collectibles (Contract/Temporary)

  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

Come use your attention to detail and passion for outstanding creative production to supercharge Magic: The Gathering as a Production Artist....

Industrial Designer - Meta Reality Labs

  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 18 hours ago

Meta Reality Labs is shaping the future of technology and Meta's Industrial Design team is helping bring this next generation of hardware to life. You have experience creating high quality...

Product Designer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Position: Product Designer Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA Duration: 6-month contract w/ a high possibility of extension! Pay Range: $55-$65/hr 3+ years of experience in product design or user...

Industrial Designer, Grocery Industrial Design Engineering

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Industrial Design Implementation Engineering (IDIE) is seeking an experienced Sr. Architectural Designer to join the Design Engineering team. Our team works on pilot building projects for Whole...

Product Designer - XR (AR, VR, MR)

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Who is Blueprint? We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated...

Staff Product Designer, Crypto

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance....

Senior Product Designer, Advisory

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the...

Full time Photo/Video/Editor

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

About Us: We are a fast-paced, creative-driven company that hosts multiple events each week and produces a variety of content for social media, digital platforms, and podcasts. We're looking for a...

Product Designer - UI/UX

  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Are you an experienced Product Designer - UI/UX with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Product Designer - UI/UX...

Product Designer, Design Systems

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance....

Junior Product Designer (UX) - MM42-18481524

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Junior Product Designer (UX) - MM42-18481524 Creative Circle, LLC - Seattle, WA Posted: 4/24/2025 - Expires: 5/24/2025 Job ID: 288285954 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share...

Environment Artist

  • Kirkland, WA (7 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (7 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago

As an Environment Artist, you will play a crucial role in supporting both our internal and external art teams....

CONTRACT - UI Artist II (NST)

  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago

CONTRACT - UI Artist II (NST) ...)...

Principal Product Designer, Rewards and Benefits

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Principal Product Designer

  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (10 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 days ago

The M365 Core Design Studio is looking for a Principal Product Designer to help shape AI-powered user experiences that span the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. In this role, you will drive design...

Demographic Data for Seattle, WA

Moving to Seattle, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Seattle, WA below.


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Salary for Artist Jobs in Seattle, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA
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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