Graphic Artist Jobs

A Graphic Artist in the commercial art industry is responsible for creating visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They design the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. They use computer software or by hand to create the final layout, which typically includes typography, images, and graphics. The Graphic Artist's role also involves collaborating with marketing and sales teams, copywriters, photographers, other designers, and executives to establish a vision and produce designs that tell a story or sell a product.

Some important skills for a Graphic Artist include strong artistic ability, excellent communication skills, ability to work in digital platforms, and commercial awareness. They should have expertise in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. A degree in graphic design or a related field is generally required, and professional certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) can enhance job prospects. Prior roles that could lead to a Graphic Artist position might include Junior Designer, where fundamental design skills are honed; Production Artist, responsible for the technical preparation of designs; or Art Director, overseeing the entire design process and team.

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Graphic Artist

  • McLean, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Sierra7, Inc. is seeking an experienced Graphic Artist who will provide their expertise in planning, designing, and producing graphic exhibits, including artistic considerations using technical knowledge...

Remote Work

Graphic Artist

  • Frederick, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 15 hours ago

As a Graphic Artist, you will provide creative design and visual communications expertise in producing high-quality graphics, publications, and display materials that effectively communicate complex...

Graphic Artist or CAD Designer for home rendering

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago

Graphic Artist or CAD Designer for home rendering (Los Angeles) image 1 of 1 compensation: fer I am looking for someone to add shingles to a home....

Graphic artist

  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Graphic artist (Fountain Valley. H B) compensation: 16.50 TO 18.00. Depending unexperienced. This gig involves working on two projects. 1....

Packaging Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are If you would like to Join an experienced team designing innovative and creating captivating packaging concepts! We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Packaging Designer to join...

Graphic Artist

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago

About Unrivaled Teamwear Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Champion Teamwear, Gear for Sports, and Knights Apparel, each an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space....

Entertainment Graphic Artist/Designer - COTALAND

  • Del Valle, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Del Valle, TX
  • 2 days ago

Entertainment Graphic Artist/Designer - COTALAND (Full-Time) Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX....

Graphic Artist Senior

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The Graphic Artist Senior provides high-impact visual design and illustration support for large-scale, multidisciplinary, and strategically important research proposals and other grant applications...

Packaging Designer

  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 days ago

Seeking a Packaging Designer with expertise in Cadence Allegro Package Designer Plus (APD+) for substrate design on a 3-6 month contract. Requirements: Proficiency in Cadence Allegro Package...

Product Design Graphic Artist

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a Pring Product Designer/Graphic Artist who will provide format designs, templates, and mockups as requested for sales department; to design formats (both inline web finished as well...

Looking for Graphic Artist. looking for salesman in need of cooks

  • Pine Lake, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pine Lake, GA
  • 3 days ago

Looking for Graphic Artist. looking for salesman in need of cooks compensation: Looking for Graphic Artist cooks salesman laborers Urgent: Seeking Graphic Artist to design flyers ASAP....

Remote Work

Structural Packaging Designer

  • Commerce, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, TX
  • 4 days ago

Direct Hire opportunity for a Structural Packaging Designer with Production background located in Commerce CA (This position is 100% onsite) The Structural Packaging Designer is responsible for...

Need Graphic Artist for Property Brochure

  • Prescott Valley, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Prescott Valley, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Need Graphic Artist for Property Brochure (Scottsdale) image 1 of 8 Crimson Canyon Road near Ventura Way compensation: pay based on product produced....

Graphic Artist

  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago

Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources are seeking an experienced graphic designer with experience developing visually appealing, Section 508 compliant creative products for federal clients. Products...

Graphic Artists

  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago

Graphic Artists Job Poster : Jobs Skills:Graphics | Location: Dallas, Texas, United States Of America Views:13 Main duty is to provide drafting, illustration and graphical design support....

Graphic Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Graphic Artist Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Graphic Artists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.9%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
9.8%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
Some College
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Graphic Artists
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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