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Editorial Illustration Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Create original illustrations and visual concepts that differentiate Salesforce editorial & web content and bring complex ideas to life * Design with purpose: typography, hierarchy, interactivity ...

Create original illustrations and visual concepts that differentiate Salesforce editorial & web content and bring complex ideas to life * Design with purpose: typography, hierarchy, interactivity ...

Create original illustrations and visual concepts that differentiate Salesforce editorial & web content and bring complex ideas to life * Design with purpose: typography, hierarchy, interactivity ...

Designer (editorial) This part-time designer for editorial will support the visual presentation of ... Proficiency in Adobe InDesign; basic working knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator. * Strong ...

Designer (editorial) This parttime designer for editorial will support the visual presentation of ... Proficiency in Adobe InDesign; basic working knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator. * Strong ...

... editorial, and medical applications for Mayo Foundation. Duties include all aspects of illustration development: research, conceptualizing, sketching, and rendering. This position is dedicated to ...

... editorial, and medical applications for Mayo Foundation. Duties include all aspects of illustration development: research, conceptualizing, sketching, and rendering. This position is dedicated to ...

Medical Illustrator

Rochester, MN · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... editorial, and medical applications for Mayo Foundation. Duties include all aspects of illustration development: research, conceptualizing, sketching, and rendering. This position is dedicated to ...

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How much do editorial illustration jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for editorial illustration in the United States is $50,294.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is editorial illustration?

Editorial illustration refers to artwork created specifically to accompany and enhance written content in publications such as magazines, newspapers, and online articles. These illustrations help visually communicate the message, tone, or theme of an article, often providing commentary or adding emotional impact. Editorial illustrators work closely with editors and art directors to ensure their images align with the story and audience. Unlike commercial illustration, which focuses on selling products, editorial illustration aims to inform, provoke thought, or entertain readers through visual storytelling.

What are some common challenges editorial illustrators face when working with editorial teams?

Editorial illustrators often navigate tight deadlines and the need to quickly interpret complex stories or concepts visually. They must balance their creative vision with the editorial direction, ensuring that their artwork aligns with the publication’s tone and message. Collaboration and clear communication with editors, art directors, and writers are essential, as feedback cycles can be fast-paced and require flexibility. Successfully managing these aspects is key to producing impactful illustrations that enhance the reader's experience.

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

To thrive as an Editorial Illustrator, you need strong drawing skills, a solid understanding of visual storytelling, and proficiency with illustration fundamentals, often supported by a degree in illustration or a related field. Familiarity with digital illustration software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is typically required, along with experience in publishing workflows. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to interpret complex ideas visually are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing compelling, communicative artwork that effectively supports editorial content and engages readers.

What Are Editorial Illustration Jobs?

Editorial illustration jobs allow you to use your artistic abilities to make a living. In this career, you work for a newspaper or magazine and create visual content for their publications. Your responsibilities are to draw illustrations and design a layout to fit your work into the written content. Each sketch should follow the content in theme or messaging. Your duties require you to be creative, but you must also be able to work in tandem with editorial teams. You must get your work approved by the art director. You do most of your work in software like Adobe Illustrator.

What is the difference between Editorial Illustration vs Book Illustration?

AspectEditorial IllustrationBook Illustration
PurposeTo accompany articles, essays, or editorial content in magazines, newspapers, or online mediaTo visually interpret and enhance the narrative of a book or story
Work EnvironmentFreelance or staff in media, publishing, or advertising agenciesTypically freelance or employed by publishers or authors
Required SkillsStrong conceptual skills, quick turnaround, adaptability to editorial themesStorytelling ability, detailed illustration skills, consistency across pages

Editorial Illustration and Book Illustration both involve creating visual art, but they serve different purposes. Editorial illustrations focus on complementing articles and are often produced quickly for media outlets, while book illustrations aim to bring stories to life with detailed visuals. Understanding these differences helps artists target their skills and clients effectively.

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Infographic showing various Editorial Illustration job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,294 per year, or $24.2 per hour.
Editorial Designer

Editorial Designer

Salesforce, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Salesforce rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 245 rated software companies


Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
Marketing & Communications
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
We're looking for a hybrid Design Engineer who shapes the visual direction of our blog and editorial content - then builds it into production-ready pages.
You'll evolve what Salesforce-brand storytelling looks like on the web: designing modern, editorial web experiences and bringing them to life using AI-assisted tools and lightweight front-end techniques. In doing so, you'll play a central role in transforming our blog into a more dynamic, high-value destination - and in changing how content is created and scaled across the team.
The ideal candidate has strong visual design skills and a builder's instinct. They're excited to use AI to accelerate their own workflow, experiment with new ways of working, and build self-service tools that empower content creators to do more.
Key Responsibilities
Design
  • Lead the visual direction for our blog and editorial content - establishing the look, feel, and editorial intent behind feature stories, series, guides, and playbooks
  • Create original illustrations and visual concepts that differentiate Salesforce editorial & web content and bring complex ideas to life
  • Design with purpose: typography, hierarchy, interactivity, pacing, and whitespace that builds credibility and keeps readers in long-form content
  • Read and interpret long-form editorial content to identify the visual narrative, key concepts, and moments that deserve visual emphasis
  • Art direct photography, illustration styles, and image treatments that set the tone for each piece and keep readers engaged through long-form content
  • Develop new content formats - scrollytelling, data visualization, interactive narratives - that push the blog toward a premium editorial destination
  • Leverage AI tools to generate and iterate on design concepts, create variations of layouts and components, and reduce manual work in repetitive tasks
  • Keep the editorial experience coherent with the broader Salesforce brand and web presence - newsroom, campaigns, product pages, etc.
  • Translate abstract or technical concepts (like the Agentic Enterprise) into clear, engaging visual narratives that earn trust with skeptical audiences

Build
  • Bring designs to life using AI-assisted tools and lightweight front-end techniques, reducing dependency on engineering for editorial pages
  • Rapidly prototype and A/B test ideas using design-to-code workflows (Figma Make, Builder.io, Claude Code)
  • Ship production-ready editorial pages directly from design, closing the gap between concept and live content
  • Pull in back-end engineering when scope exceeds the AI-assisted limits

Scale
  • Create and maintain a living design system of editorial templates and reusable components
  • Design self-service tools that let content teams build high-quality, on-brand designs without needing design support on every request
  • Serve as the visual steward of the blog and editorial experience, ensuring quality, consistency, and brand alignment across every piece of content regardless of who creates it
  • Explore AI-assisted approaches that auto-generate layouts and apply design patterns at scale
  • Contribute to evolving ways of working that make design-to-code builds faster and more iterative
  • Identify opportunities where AI can scale design output and speed without sacrificing quality - as well as opportunities where it misses the mark
  • Partner with content operations to simplify and embed design tools in the flow of work

Qualifications
  • 7 years of experience in digital, web, or product design, with a focus on content or editorial experiences
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating work with landing pages, editorial design, and content-rich experiences
  • Familiarity with or interest in:
    • AI-assisted design tools
    • Prototyping or interactive design workflows
    • Exploring design-to-code or lightweight front-end approaches

Formal front-end development experience is not required, but curiosity and willingness to experiment in this space is important.
  • Proficiency in tools such as:
    • Figma, Figma Make
    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Builder.io
    • Claude Code
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into clear visual storytelling
  • Strong collaboration skills across content, marketing, and engineering teams

Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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