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How much do coloring artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for coloring artist in Minnesota is $20.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges coloring artists face in their daily work?

Coloring Artists often balance tight deadlines with the need for high-quality, consistent results, which requires excellent time management and attention to detail. They may also need to interpret and adapt to varying artistic styles, following specific guidelines from clients, publishers, or creative directors. Collaboration with other team members, such as line artists and illustrators, is common and requires good communication skills to ensure a cohesive final product. Additionally, staying updated with evolving digital tools and industry trends is important to maintain a competitive edge in the field.

How to become a coloring artist?

To become a coloring artist, develop strong drawing and coloring skills through practice and art education. Proficiency with digital tools like Adobe Photoshop or Procreate is often required, and building a portfolio of your work can help showcase your abilities to potential employers or clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a coloring artist?

To thrive as a Coloring Artist, you need a strong grasp of color theory, attention to detail, and proficiency in both traditional and digital illustration techniques. Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other digital art platforms is often required, and a portfolio demonstrating your work may be necessary. Creativity, time management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, illustrators, and art directors are important soft skills. These qualities ensure visually compelling results that match project requirements and are delivered on schedule.

What is a coloring artist?

A Coloring Artist is responsible for adding colors, shading, and textures to artwork in various media, such as comic books, animations, or illustrations. They enhance visual storytelling by choosing appropriate color palettes and ensuring consistency with the style and mood of the project. Coloring Artists often use digital tools like Adobe Photoshop or Procreate, but some may work with traditional media. Their role is crucial in bringing artwork to life and making it visually appealing to audiences.

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Infographic showing various Coloring Artist job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,895 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Experienced Hair Stylist / Colorist

JUUT SalonSpa

Wayzata, MN • On-site

$16.37/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

This position offers a guaranteed pay rate at the minimum wage, with eligibility for retail commission starting on your first day. This role also qualifies for additional service commissions.



At Juut Salonspa we believe in the power of Daymaking! As the collection of original Aveda salons employing some of the most highly regarded industry professionals, we have a 40-year history of impacting people, society, and the world at large. We use our vision and talent to generate confidence, invigorate clients, and make the world a happier place. You are supported by a team of professionals located in our home office including marketing, education, human resources, and operations to assist in your career growth. We celebrate individuality and care about your livelihood as an artist.

Artist positions at JUUT include Hair Stylist, Hair Colorist, or Hair Stylist + Colorist

The role of JUUT Hair Stylist / Hair Colorist is to provide guests with an elevated hair salon experience. This role can provide hair cutting, styling, and/or coloring, extensions, or other chemical services. As a JUUT Artist you will be educating our guests in areas of product knowledge, techniques, and after-care. JUUT's guiding principles and beliefs in Daymaking and providing hair care services within our performance wheel of offerings which includes a Warm Welcome through a Five Star close with every guest.

Is Juut right for you?

A great fit for Juut is passionate hair stylists or hair colorists with a passion to grow and learn!

A great fit for you is strong earning potential and a place where you feel valued.

Daymaking:

  • Know, believe in and follow through on Company purpose, mission, values, beliefs and guiding principles.
  • Be passionate: always continue to learn, serve guests consistently, and always maintain integrity.
  • Make a genuine connection, always be authentic, respectful, compassionate and fully present.
  • Inspire an encore: always go above and beyond to give each guest an unforgettable experience and maintain enthusiasm and confidence.

Essential Minimum Job Functions:

  • Provide exceptional customer service to each guest by educating them on all styling products and services offered in the applicable domain, i.e., hair.
  • Recommend appropriate products available for sale in the salon to allow guests to duplicate results at home, as well as give the guest a complete experience.
  • Keep workstations clean to include sanitizing all tools.
  • Continue advanced education and training to stay current in products.
  • Take advantage of educational opportunities provided by Juut, ensuring minimum education requirements as posted are met, in order to maximize potential and future growth and success.
  • Be open to coaching and feedback from management and directors.
  • Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  • Cleaning and upkeep duties of salon and spa as assigned by the Salon Manager.
  • Work together as a team in a positive, respectful, and impactful way.

Educational Requirements:

  • Current license in the state you will be working. (Required)
  • Previous experience will determine level and technical interview.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

  • Walk, sit, bend and squat.
  • Talk and hear.
  • Grab, pull or bend items.
  • Lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs.
  • View items at a close or distant range
  • Stand for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

  • Retail salon environment

Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a position. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as “at will” relationship.

Keywords: Hair Stylist, Hairdresser, Beautician, Stylist, Hair Colorist, Hair Generalist, Cosmetologists, Cosmetology, salon.