Painter Jobs

A Painter in the commercial art industry, also known as a Commercial Artist, plays a vital role in visualizing and creating images that help communicate a specific idea or message. This could be for advertising, media, print, or digital platforms. The painter uses various techniques such as sketching, painting, digital drawing, and collage to create enticing artwork that connects with the target audience. They might work in collaboration with marketing and sales teams to ensure the visual representation aligns with the overall brand and campaign objectives. In addition, they are often responsible for meeting deadlines, maintaining an updated portfolio, and continuously upgrading their artistic skills.

To be a successful Painter in the commercial art industry, one should possess a high degree of creativity, technical artistry skills, and knowledge of the latest art software. Strong communication skills are also essential to understand the client's needs and to work cohesively with a team. A degree in fine arts or a related field is typically required. Further, certification in graphic design or digital art can enhance job prospects in this competitive field. Prior to becoming a Painter, a person may begin their career as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or Art Assistant to gain relevant experience and exposure in the industry.

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Mural Painter

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours ago

The Role To be eligible for the Mural Painter position at Colossal Media you must have previous experience painting advertisements in the Out Of Home industry....

Scenic Painters and fabricators wanted

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

un Scenic Painters and fabricators wanted (Los Angeles) compensation: $25-$35hr depending on skills Talented scenic artists and prop fabricators wanted for themed parade floats. 1-2 weeks work....

Commercial Painter

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 27 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 27 days ago

As Commercial Painter with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, you'll support Commercial Painting contractors throughout Huntsville, AL....

Scenic Painter

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 29 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 29 days ago

Position Summary: The Scenic Painter has an expert understanding of scenic finishing techniques, either scenic painting or flame retardant treatments, to foam carving, texturing, etc....

Scenic Painter, Central Shops Technical Services

  • Orlando, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 90+ days ago

EXPERIENCE: Required 3+ years experience in theme painting and air brush painting....

Painter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Learning Corel Painter X3 - Be Creative With Painter
This Corel Painter X3 training course from Infinite Skills teaches you the fundamental tools and techniques that are available to you in this widely used pixel-based painting program. This course...
Drawing For Painters
Drawing for Painters covers the skills that every painter needs. This course addresses the common problems artists encounter. Your instructor, Desiree Holmes Scherini, is an artist and arts...
Post-Painterly Abstraction
This course is about Post-Painterly Abstraction, an important movement in the development of Contemporary Art. In this course we first look at Expressionism in order to understand the Post in...

Salary for Painter Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Painters offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
52.2%
High School or GED
14.7%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Master's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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