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University of Colorado

Lecturer-Illustration

Denver, CO · On-site

$5.1K/mo

To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees prior to their ... Strong facility with graphic applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

University of Colorado

Lecturer-Illustration

Denver, CO · On-site

$5.1K/mo

To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees prior to their ... Strong facility with graphic applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for illustrator assistant in the United States is $23.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Illustrator Assistant, you’ll frequently support lead illustrators by preparing rough sketches, refining layouts, and managing digital assets. Your daily tasks might include organizing reference materials, assisting with revisions based on feedback, formatting images for publication, and ensuring proper file naming conventions. You may also help coordinate communication between the illustration team and other departments, such as editors or marketing staff, to keep projects on track. Being proactive and detail-oriented is key, as you’ll often juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment.

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An Illustrator Assistant provides support to illustrators by helping with tasks such as sketching, coloring, editing digital artwork, and organizing project files. They may assist in researching references, preparing presentations, and refining designs based on feedback. Their role can also include administrative tasks like scheduling and maintaining communication with clients or publishers.

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To thrive as an Illustrator Assistant, you need a solid grasp of drawing techniques, design principles, and familiarity with digital illustration software such as Adobe Creative Suite, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Technical proficiency with digital tablets, file management systems, and version control tools is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help Illustrator Assistants collaborate smoothly with artists and creative teams. These abilities are essential for efficiently supporting illustrators, meeting project deadlines, and maintaining high creative standards.

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Assistant/Associate Professor-Illustration and Animation/Game Arts (Tenure-Track)

Assistant/Associate Professor-Illustration and Animation/Game Arts (Tenure-Track)

University of Massachusetts

Dartmouth, MA • On-site

$77K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

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Assistant/Associate Professor-Illustration and Animation/Game Arts (Tenure-Track)
Job no: 528657
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Dartmouth
Department: Media Arts
Pay Grade: No Pay Grade
Categories: Faculty
Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Track - Illustration and Animation/Game Arts
College of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor in Illustration and Animation/Game Arts, beginning September 1, 2026. The teaching load is five studio courses per academic year.
The College seeks a dynamic, imaginative illustrator, animator, artist, and educator who is passionate about student success in interdisciplinary art and design. This position emphasizes illustrated narrative and sequential visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong visual art skills, be well-versed in industry trends, demonstrate expertise in professional creative work and research in a variety of contexts, and integrate traditional methods with current and emerging technologies.
The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching a variety of intermediate and advanced courses in Illustration, Animation, or Game Arts. In addition to leading undergraduate classes, the faculty member will mentor graduate students, foster independent inquiry at advanced levels, contribute to curriculum development and assessment, advise students, and engage in service at the departmental, college, and university levels, while maintaining an active creative and scholarly practice.
In a rapidly changing creative landscape, the role of the artist in shaping stories and images remains essential. We seek a colleague who inspires students to engage critically and creatively with both traditional methods and new possibilities, while modeling curiosity, adaptability, and artistic excellence.
Minimum qualifications:
  • A terminal degree, such as an MFA, PhD, MDes, MS, in Illustration, Animation, Game Arts, Digital Media, Media Arts, or a closely related discipline;
  • At least four years of professional creative practice and achievement or relevant college-level teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Illustration and Animation/Game Arts, showing proficiency in current industry methods, technologies, and practices, and able to mentor students in developing creative skills and critical thinking.

Preferred qualifications:
  • At least three years of experience teaching in Illustration at the college-level, with particular interest in illustrated narrative and sequential visual storytelling across print and digital platforms.
  • Breadth of proficiency across digital tools and physical media and the ability to adapt to evolving platforms and practices.
    An active record of exhibitions, scholarship, or industry collaborations;
  • Engagement with emerging technologies or cross-disciplinary approaches that enhance student learning;
    Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, inclusivity, and community engagement.

The College of Visual and Performing Arts, with over 500 undergraduate and graduate students, is the flagship visual and performing arts college in the UMass system and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). CVPA offers six concentrations within Art, Design, and Media Arts, along with degrees in Art Education, Art History, Interior Architecture and Design, and Music. UMass Dartmouth enrolls approximately 7,750 undergraduate and graduate students across more than one hundred academic programs. Centrally located between Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, and Newport, the university is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
SALARY: $77,000-$90,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
  • 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • State Pension Retirement Plan
  • Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  • Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays
  • And More!

Benefits for Faculty Federation
Application materials: A cover letter addressing qualifications; curriculum vitae; demonstration of teaching proficiency, which may include evidence such as list of courses taught; a link to a digital portfolio featuring at least 20 examples of student work; two course syllabi, including major assignments; a statement of teaching philosophy; a creative research or professional statement; a link to a digital portfolio featuring at least 20 samples of professional and/or creative work and the names and contact information of three references.
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
The screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Advertised: Oct 15 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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