Layout Artist Jobs

A Layout Artist in the commercial art industry is responsible for arranging and designing the visual elements for print and digital media. This includes advertisements, magazines, brochures, books, and websites. They work closely with other team members including copywriters, photographers, and graphic designers to develop a cohesive and engaging layout. Their role is to ensure that the content is organized in a manner that is visually pleasing and easy for the audience to understand and follow. They are tasked with selecting colors, images, text style, and layout to create designs that effectively convey the intended message or concept.

Ideal candidates for this role should possess a strong aesthetic sense and excellent design skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. A bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field is often required. Important skills include attention to detail, creativity, time management, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Prior to becoming a Layout Artist, an individual might have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Junior Art Director, or Production Artist. These roles help build a strong foundation in design principles and software, preparing them for a successful career as a Layout Artist.

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Store Layout Designer

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

Senior Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer - Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Carpentersville, IL
  • 8 hours ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer - Communications OTTO's opportunity: Our Senior Printed Circuit...

Layout Designer

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

Constructive moves are recruiting for a Layout Designer to join a housing developer that build traditional housing developments across East Anglia. Due to the busy nature of the Technical...

PCB Layout Designer:

  • Bohemia, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bohemia, NY
  • 1 day ago

A PCB Layout Designer will assist engineers in the design and development of complex, detailed layouts of printed circuit boards. In this position, the Layout Designer will be responsible for...

Page Designer

  • Winchester, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 2 days ago

Date Posted April 27, 2025 Industry Newspapers Specialty Not Specified Telecommute? Telecommute Job Status Full-time Salary Not Specified Description: Ogden Newspapers of Virginia, a family-owned...

Remote Work

PCB Layout Designer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

PCB Layout Designer Job Title: PCB Layout Designer Location: Remote Contract: 6+ Months Experience: 7+ Years Note: Team is seeking a Layout Designer with strong experience High-speed layout...

Store Layout Designer

  • Quincy, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Quincy, MA
  • 3 days ago

Space Planning Associate Are you looking to join a team for a fast-growing company that can offer you flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and the possibility for advancement as you move...

Analog Mixed-Signal Layout Designer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 3 days ago

Analog Mixed-Signal Layout Designer Job Title: Analog Mixed-Signal Layout Designer Location: Remote USA Contract: 6+ Months 8+ Years Experience Skill sets required for this role * Strong...

PCB Layout Designer

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 3 days ago

PCB Layout Designer Responsibilities Collaborate with engineers to design multi-layer boards with RF, High-Speed Digital, and Analog components. Work with board shops and contract manufacturers to...

Page Designer

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago

The Baltimore Sun, a renowned and award-winning news organization, is seeking visually savvy page designers with good news judgment to help in revitalizing our print production team. With new...

PCB Layout Designer

  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Pcb Layout Designer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 7 days ago

Our client is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to join their team in supporting the development of cutting-edge radio communication equipment used by the military and first responders. In this role,...

Mask Layout Designer

  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago

Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make peoples lives easier by...

Copy Editor/Page Designer

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 9 days ago

Strong copy-editing skills and ability to work under deadline required. InDesign experience a plus but will train. Hybrid position necessitates top-notch organizational skills and teamwork....

Circuit Layout Designer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 10 days ago

We are seeking an experienced CMOS Layout Designer to support the physical layout of advanced high-speed digital and analog/mixed-signal blocks in cutting-edge process technologies (7nm and below,...

Layout Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Calculus for Beginners and Artists
This online textbook provides an overview of Calculus in clear, easy to understand language designed for the non-mathematician.[Online Publication](http://www-math.mit.edu/~djk/calculus_beginners/)
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This course is only a few test questions on art, art can relax you it can help you stay mentally fit and stable Although no false god(s) are allowed by the TRUE GOD to make or bow down to worship...
Designing Layouts
In this course, you'll learn how to apply design principles through a series of examples. Each example will include some component that can be improved, and by making the improvement, you'll...

Salary for Layout Artist Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Layout Artists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
63.7%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Master's Degree
10.3%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Layout 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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