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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

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As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

Apply Early

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

Apply Early

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

Apply Early

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. Pay rate: $23-$27 per hour At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including ...

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How much do airbrush paint jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for airbrush paint in the United States is $14.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.13 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an airbrush painter?

An airbrush painter is a skilled professional who uses an airbrush tool to spray paint or other substances onto surfaces for artistic or decorative purposes. They work in a variety of industries, including automotive, cosmetics, art, textiles, and even cake decorating. Airbrush painters are adept at blending colors, creating gradients, and achieving fine details that are difficult to produce with traditional brushes. Their expertise allows them to create custom designs, realistic images, and smooth finishes on a range of materials.

What are some common challenges an airbrush painter might face in a professional setting?

Airbrush painters often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent spray patterns, managing ventilation and safety in the workspace, and meeting tight deadlines for custom or large-scale projects. Properly cleaning and maintaining equipment is crucial, as even minor clogs can affect the quality of the finish. Collaboration with other team members, such as designers or project managers, is also essential to ensure that color choices and designs align with client expectations.

What is the difference between Airbrush Paint vs Airbrush Artist?

AspectAirbrush PaintAirbrush Artist
CredentialsBasic knowledge of paint types and safetyArtistic skills, portfolio, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentPaint manufacturing, product testing, or supply storesArt studios, commercial projects, events
Industry UsageUsed as a material by airbrush artistsCreates artwork using airbrush paint

Airbrush paint is a specialized material used by airbrush artists to create detailed artwork. While airbrush paint refers to the product itself, an airbrush artist is a professional who uses this paint to produce art in various settings. Understanding the difference helps in selecting the right supplies and professionals for artistic projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Airbrush Painter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Airbrush Painter, you need strong artistic ability, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of color theory, often supported by a background in fine arts or specialized training. Familiarity with various airbrush tools, compressors, paints, and safety equipment is essential, and certifications in automotive or cosmetic airbrushing can be advantageous depending on the industry. Creativity, patience, and excellent hand-eye coordination help set top airbrush painters apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality, precise, and visually compelling work that meets client or industry standards.
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Automotive Airbrush Technician

Automotive Airbrush Technician

Carvana

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

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Carvana rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 722 rated retailers


Job description

We're looking for Airbrush Technicians with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.
As an Airbrush Technician, you'll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles.
At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here to learn more). If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.


Other perks of the Job

  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
  • ASE and tool reimbursement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 6:00am until 3:00pm with some over time availability including weekends

We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.


How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 836-4911, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM MST (9AM to 7PM ET).


Not a match for this role?
We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see other roles available to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:

  • Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
  • Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.
  • Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
  • Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 17 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:

  • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
  • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: LOF (Lube, Oil, and Filter), Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
  • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Lot Attendant), Photobooth, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

General qualifications and requirements

  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren't car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own Mom. Period.
To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we've built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.
Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.


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About Carvana

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At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to tackling one of the largest, yet-to-be-disrupted markets in the world - the $1T per year U.S. car market (yes, that's $Trillion with a "T").

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US

Year founded

2011