Artist Jobs

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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Product Development Artist

Specific skills you must have: be well-versed with working in a variety of mediums: gouache, watercolor, acrylic, digital, etc., calligraphy and hand lettering ability, possess broad knowledge and understanding...

Confidential

Video Editor

  • Marietta, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Marietta, GA
  • 9 days ago

The Video Editor is to motivate people to move by creating engaging, professional videos. PRODUCE VIDEO PRODUCTS Organize raw video files Select, cut, splice, raw video footage Integrate music,...

Caricature & Henna Artist- Starting at $15.50 per hour

  • Darien Center, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Darien Center, NY
  • 16 days ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and create art products on park guests while demonstrating impeccable product knowledge, determining guests needs by actively engaging them in conversation,...

ISO Assistant Video Editor

  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Assistant Video Editor (Unpaid) Comedy Game Show Streaming on Roku Location: Roseville/Sacramento Area (In-Person Preferred; Remote Possible for the Right Candidate) Type: Volunteer / Intern...

Lead Visual Product Designer, Checkout

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Think in system and scale terms - ensuring our broader product design system is well preserved while also helping to advance formality of new patterns, components, or applications of brand identity....

Social Media Designer

  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey Job Summary: The Social Media Designer will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that aligns with the strategies set forth by both the paid and...

Video Editor

  • 6 hours ago
  • 6 hours ago

Strong sense of visual aesthetics, pacing, and brand identity. Ability to independently transform raw footage into polished final products....

Remote Work

Artist Studio Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Artist Seeking Full-Time Studio Assistant An artist in Brooklyn is seeking a full-time studio assistant to join the team....

AutoCAD Designer (In Training)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 hours ago

AutoCAD Designer (In Training) Use AutoCAD to make basic drawings and layouts. Update or clean up existing drawings. Follow instructions from senior designers or engineers. Requirements: Basic...

Senior Product Designer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

About HireRight HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored...

/// As a Lead Character Artist, you will guide the character team in creating compelling 3D characters that align with our game's vision....

Senior Product Designer

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team. Snowflake Design is a world-class team of curious problem solvers on a mission to evolve and improve the way the world works with...

Associate Furniture Designer, Collaborations - West Elm

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

About the Role As an Associate Designer of Collaborations, you will design and develop products across all furniture categories including upholstery. We are looking for a person that enjoys the...

Principal Product Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Principal Product Designer NEW!! Details of the offer San Francisco, California, United States Washington, District of Columbia, United States Primer exists to make the world a safer place. We do...

Video Editor, Social Media [77997]

  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands. We're looking to hire a Video Editor for a Fortune 500...

Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Becoming An Artist
Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book, design a line of clothing, write a children's book or exhibit your artwork? This course will teach you the process used by creative...

Salary for Artist Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Artists 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
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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