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Entry Level Sales Associate

Jeffersonville, IN · On-site

$35K - $47K/yr

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Entry Level Sales Associate

Louisville, KY · On-site

$35K - $48K/yr

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Entry Level Sales Associate

Naperville, IL · On-site

$36K - $49K/yr

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Entry Level Landscape Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$60K - $83K/yr

Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills. * Previous internship experience. Don't meet ... Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and ...

Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills. * Previous internship experience. Don't meet ... As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience.

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How much do entry level illustration jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level illustration in the United States is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are entry level illustration jobs?

Entry level illustration jobs are positions for individuals who are just starting their careers as illustrators, often requiring little to no professional experience. These roles typically involve creating visual content such as drawings, digital art, or storyboards under the guidance of more experienced artists or art directors. Entry level illustrators may work for publishing companies, advertising agencies, design studios, or as freelancers. Responsibilities can include assisting with larger projects, developing concepts, and producing illustrations for books, magazines, websites, or marketing materials. Employers usually look for a strong portfolio, basic proficiency in illustration software, and a willingness to learn.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level illustrator?

To thrive as an Entry Level Illustrator, you need fundamental drawing skills, a good understanding of color theory and composition, and typically a portfolio demonstrating your artistic abilities. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate is commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to take feedback positively are essential soft skills that help you stand out. These skills ensure you can produce high-quality, marketable artwork that meets client or project specifications and adapt in a collaborative environment.

What are some common challenges entry-level illustrators face when starting in a professional studio environment?

Entry-level illustrators often encounter challenges such as adapting their personal style to meet client or project guidelines, managing tight deadlines, and incorporating feedback from art directors and senior team members. Collaboration is key, as illustrators frequently work alongside graphic designers, writers, and marketing staff to ensure visual consistency and alignment with project goals. Learning to balance creativity with practical constraints—like brand standards or file formatting requirements—is also a typical hurdle, but these experiences help develop versatility and professionalism in the industry.

What is the difference between Entry Level Illustration vs Entry Level Graphic Design?

AspectEntry Level IllustrationEntry Level Graphic Design
Required SkillsDrawing, painting, digital illustration, creativityLayout, typography, branding, digital tools
Work EnvironmentFreelance, studio, publishing, advertisingAdvertising agencies, marketing firms, in-house teams
Common CertificationsNone required, portfolio-focusedDesign certificates, Adobe certifications

Entry Level Illustration and Entry Level Graphic Design share overlapping skills like digital tools and creativity, but illustration emphasizes drawing and visual storytelling, while graphic design focuses on layout and branding. Both roles often start with similar qualifications but differ in their core tasks and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Illustration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,262 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Entry Level Landscape Architect

Dewberry

Leesburg, VA

$72K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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Dewberry rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Landscape Architect to join our site/civil department in our Leesburg, VA office to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial and government sector. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.


  • Site/civil development including grading design
  • Prepare detailed landscape and hardscape plans and associated construction specifications
  • Prepare layout studies, yield studies, and parking studies for commercial/residential
  • Prepare development plans to support Rezoning and/or Special Exception applications
  • Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
  • May also conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting
  • Field work to include existing tree inventories and site monitoring during construction

  • BS Degree in Landscape Architecture.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft office is required.
  • Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, Illustrator, GIS/ArcView is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills
  • Previous internship experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

The projected range for this position is $72,000 - $74,500 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

 *Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

 *Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.


As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

  • Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
  • Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
  • Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.

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