Artist Jobs in California

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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Video editor for JFF and Only fan content

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Video editor for JFF and Only fan content compensation: Negotiate pay per content Looking for someone who has experience for video editing content for JFF and only fan content this will be an...

Fashion Illustrator & Live Portrait Artist Needed for Dinner

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Fashion Illustrator & Live Portrait Artist Needed for Dinner compensation: Based on proposal & esperience Title: Fashion Illustrator & Live Portrait Artist Needed for Dinner in Beverly Hills (6/28)...

Senior Product Designer, Fintech

  • CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • CA
  • 13 hours ago

Ready to be a Titan? ServiceTitan strives to be the best place our Titans have ever worked, so they can do the best work they've ever done. The Experience Design (XD) team is central to this...

Senior Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology-anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet...

Remote Work

Paid Ads Video Editor

  • Vallejo, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Do you have a passion for cooking and a skill for creating jaw-dropping ads that make people hungry for more? Meyer is searching for a Paid Ads Editor to join our Growth Team, bringing innovative,...

Lead Product Designer, Digital Commerce

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 16 hours ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

Technical Artist Prototyper

  • Sausalito, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sausalito, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Expert in Houdini and USD pipeline. Familiar with realtime engines workflow....

Lead Product Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago

About Calm Calm is on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. With the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation as well as a growing library of digital,...

Lead Product Designer

  • CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • CA
  • 17 hours ago

Lead Product Designer Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included...

Cinematic Camera Operator / Director of Photography Wanted

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

Are you a skilled Camera Operator or Director of Photography with a passion for crafting breathtaking, cinematic visuals? Do you have experience working with RED cameras and a deep understanding...

Electrical AutoCad Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

RESUME IN PDF ONLY!!! A consulting electrical engineering firm, MPE Consulting, Inc., specializes in detailed and thorough construction documents and specifications for complex projects. MPE...

Senior Industrial Designer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago

We NVIDIAns are a diverse group of innovative scientists, researcher, engineers, filmmaker, gaming/UX/product designer. We are providing an outstanding perspective and build positive impact...

Staff Product Designer, Visual Design and Design Systems (R3390)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include...

Product Designer, Community, Yahoo Finance

  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 1 day ago

Yahoo Finance is the world's #1 finance destination, empowering investors with news, information, and tools to make financial decisions with confidence. Trusted by over 150M visitors globally each...

Senior UX Product Designer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are working with a well-funded AI/LLM Startup hiring a key Senior Product Designer to lead the design and user experience of an ambitious, enterprise B2B product built for expert...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Artist Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in California 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 California
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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