Artist Jobs in New York

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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Comp Artist

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and motivated Comp Artist to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced graphic arts studio....

Video Editor (Long-form)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Overtime is looking for its next Video Editor to join our Video Production team! This role will be based in Brooklyn, NY and will require this individual to come into the office 2x a...

Staff Product Designer - Orchestration & Automation

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data...

Lead Product Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Title: Lead Product Designer Location: New York, NY Alternative Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: 9 months Work Engagement: W2 Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life...

Compositing Artist (DNEG Animation)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Key Purpose of the Job Since 2014 DNEG's Feature Animation division has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners to create high-end animated feature films. Currently in production on major...

Principal Product Designer

  • New York City, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Your Impact on our Mission: As a Principal Product Designer at Zocdoc, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how patients and providers experience our platform. With a deep understanding of our...

Senior Associate Level Product Designer - eData.xd

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Senior Associate Level Product Designer - eData.xd We are currently seeking a UX Designer to join our team. We are passionate about advocating for user needs and delivering world-class products...

Artist-in-Residence- Extended Media Bard College

  • Annandale on Hudson, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Annandale on Hudson, NY
  • 7 hours ago

The Studio Arts Program invites applications for a two-thirds time Artist-in-Residence position in Extended Media starting in fall 2025....

Product Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago

For a financial technology firm capturing rental payment data and reporting it into the credit bureaus, the Product Designer is responsible for the following job duties, including: create design...

Senior Product Designer, GenAI Marketplace

  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago

About Scale At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in...

Senior Product Designer, GenAI Operator Group

  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago

About Scale At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in...

Staff Product Designer, GenAI Marketplace

  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago

About Scale At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in...

Artist-in-Residence- Extended Media

  • Annandale on Hudson, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Annandale on Hudson, NY
  • 14 hours ago

The Studio Arts Program invites applications for a two-thirds time Artist-in-Residence position in Extended Media starting in fall 2025....

Founding Product Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago

Founding Product Designer Vibranium Labs New York Why Work With Us? recblid o2bshmyj5a44a6dchzlljkqda3koju Not Specified Job Information Position Type: Full Time

Senior Product Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this role within the Digital Product Team will play a pivotal role in the growth of Wild Alaskan's business by contributing to...

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Salary for Artist Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Artists in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.2%
Master's Degree
12.6%
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 New York
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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