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Codeage

Graphic Design/Illustrator Intern

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

The brand's aim is to provide the most advanced and intelligent nutritional food supplements to ... Codeage is seeking a Web Developer Intern proficient in Illustrator with the potential to grow. You ...

Codeage

Graphic Design/Illustrator Intern

Beverly Hills, CA

$17.25 - $23/hr

The brand's aim is to provide the most advanced and intelligent nutritional food supplements to ... Codeage is seeking a Web Developer Intern proficient in Illustrator with the potential to grow. You ...

Drift

Food Runner

Pensacola Beach, FL

$10.98/hr

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the ... Knowing the restaurant's menu and plating food consistently every time. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Full ...

Seminolehardrock

Food Runner - Plum Lounge

Bristol, VA

$2 - $25/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed ... Quickly delivers food from the kitchen to guests as instructed by management and chefs. * Assists ...

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How much do food illustration jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for food illustration in the United States is $14.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food illustration?

A Food Illustration job involves creating detailed and visually appealing images of food for various purposes, such as cookbooks, advertisements, menus, and packaging. Food illustrators use traditional or digital media to capture textures, colors, and presentation aesthetics. Their work helps brands and restaurants enhance their visual appeal and marketing efforts. This role requires artistic skill, attention to detail, and an understanding of food styling.

What does a food illustrator do?

A typical workday for a Food Illustrator includes researching visual trends, communicating with clients or art directors to understand project requirements, and creating both initial concept sketches and final illustrations. Many illustrators spend time reviewing references, adjusting artwork based on feedback, and preparing digital files for publication in various media, such as cookbooks, magazines, or packaging. Collaboration with marketing teams, chefs, or writers is common to ensure the artwork aligns with culinary and branding goals. Depending on employment type, you may work in-house with a design team or remotely as a freelancer managing multiple client projects. This dynamic role offers creative variety and often involves balancing several deadlines at once.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in food illustration, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Illustrator, you need a strong foundation in drawing, painting, and digital art, often supported by a degree in illustration, graphic design, or a similar field. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and sometimes experience with 3D modeling software is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and strong communication skills help illustrators stand out when working with clients and collaborating on projects. These skills ensure visually appealing, accurate, and on-brand food imagery that meets client expectations and deadlines.

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Infographic showing various Food Illustration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,393 per year, or $14.1 per hour.

Graphic Design/Illustrator Intern

Codeage

Beverly Hills, CA • On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Internship

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Codeage's story starts with the gene. We humans are a complex piece of code. Codeage intends to leverage and decipher that code.
The brand's aim is to provide the most advanced and intelligent nutritional food supplements to help achieve a longer, better and healthier life.
We strive to be part of the greater good by creating, searching, discovering and offering nutritional products and supplements that can help people have a healthier life.
Job Description
Codeage is seeking a Web Developer Intern proficient in Illustrator with the potential to grow. You will be working on various brand creative projects with retailers and consumer products involving design as well as production across multiple media including print, digital, social and other advertising.
Codeage is seeking a Web Developer Intern proficient in Illustrator with the potential to grow. You will be working on various brand creative projects with retailers and consumer products involving design as well as production across multiple media including print, digital, social and other advertising.
Qualifications
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Identify and aggregate appropriate design trends
Patterns and icons to packaging
Proven success working with on team
Time management
Ability to receive constructive and critique
A positive can do attitude!
Proven ability to handle work and materials that are confidential in nature
Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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About CodeAge

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Industry

Fitness and sports centers

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Beverly Hills, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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