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How much do sequential artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for sequential artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sequential Artist vs Comic Book Artist?

AspectSequential ArtistComic Book Artist
CredentialsArt degree or relevant training, portfolioArt degree or relevant training, portfolio
Work EnvironmentComic book studios, freelance projectsComic book studios, freelance projects
Industry UsageUsed interchangeably in publishing and entertainmentUsed interchangeably in publishing and entertainment
Primary FocusCreating sequential art for storytellingCreating comic book art, including covers and pages

Both Sequential Artists and Comic Book Artists often share similar skills, credentials, and work environments. The main difference lies in their focus: Sequential Artists specialize in storytelling through a series of images, often for animation or storyboards, while Comic Book Artists focus on creating individual comic book pages and covers. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the comic and entertainment industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sequential Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sequential Artist, you need strong drawing abilities, visual storytelling skills, and a solid understanding of anatomy, composition, and perspective, often supported by a degree or coursework in art or illustration. Familiarity with digital illustration tools like Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and traditional media is essential, along with knowledge of comic and storyboard formatting. Creativity, adaptability, and strong communication help artists collaborate with writers, editors, and other team members while bringing stories to life. These skills ensure clear narrative flow, engaging visuals, and professional-quality work in the competitive fields of comics and visual storytelling.

How does a sequential artist typically collaborate with writers and editors during the comic creation process?

Sequential artists frequently work closely with writers to translate scripts into visual storytelling, ensuring that the narrative flows smoothly and key moments are emphasized. Collaboration often involves discussing panel layouts, pacing, and character expressions. Editors play a vital role by providing feedback on drafts, suggesting improvements, and ensuring consistency with the overall vision of the project. Strong communication and flexibility are essential, as revisions and input from both writers and editors are common throughout the creative process.

What are sequential artists?

Sequential artists are professionals who create visual stories through a sequence of images, most commonly in the form of comic books, graphic novels, or storyboards. They combine illustration, storytelling, and design skills to convey narratives and emotions panel by panel. Their work involves planning layouts, drawing characters, and pacing the story visually to engage readers. Sequential artists often collaborate with writers, colorists, and editors to bring stories to life.
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Infographic showing various Sequential Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,263 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Teaching Artist

Teaching Artist

Brooklyn Academy of Music, Inc.

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$25 - $120/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas, engaging in global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, and opera.
BAM seeks a highly qualified and experienced Teaching Artist who specializes in teaching African Diasporic percussive techniques.
This role will facilitate DanceAfrica in the Classroom (DAFINC), composed of in-school pre-show preparatory workshops, residencies, and public workshops for Pre-K through 12th-grade participants during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate a one-time or a sequential series (i.e. residency) of in-person or virtual workshops
  • Attend Master Classes facilitated by leading African/Diasporic artists and/or cultural knowledge specialists from our yearly DanceAfrica's focus country
  • Participate in multi-day curriculum development meetings with fellow BAM teaching artists to develop step-by-step lesson plans in alignment with Education's other lesson plans
  • Communicate with school administrators and teachers to determine workshop schedules, residency content, and other pertinent information regarding residency participants/students.
  • Participate in orientation/planning/reflection meetings with BAM staff and school partners
  • Attend relevant BAM performances
  • Submit online post-workshop reflection form following workshop(s)
  • Support program assessment and evaluation development and procedures
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of student culminating events
  • Attend Teaching Artist gather sessions, DanceAfrica workshop observations, professional development, and other various meetings

  • At least three years of experience instructing students between the ages of 4-18 in African Diasporan percussive techniques
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and customer service skills (both in person and over the phone).
  • Ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships with BAM staff, school teachers, administrators, and diverse range of young people.
  • Creative problem-solving and flexibility; Ability to work responsively with the capacity to improvise within a range of relevance and meaning pertaining to established goals.
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Ability to work collaboratively with BAM Education staff and BAM Teaching Artists to develop curriculum
  • Experience working with diverse youth populations across identities. Experience working with English Language Learners, students with individual learning plans, and students with disabilities a plus
  • Awareness of youth developmental stages and current youth and social issues
  • Ability to work during school and/or after-school hours
  • Commitment to ongoing growth and refinement of teaching artist skills by participating in appropriate meetings and BAM professional development.
  • Experience assessing and evaluating programs.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive work environment
  • Commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment
  • Comfortable working with DEI concepts, programs, and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching experience in the arts (previous work in New York City preferred)
  • Familiarity with the NYC Blueprint for the Teaching and Learning in the Arts, and the Common Core State Standards

Working Conditions:
  • Ability to work during school and/or after-school hours
  • Teaching and facilitation will occur in traditional (i.e., public school classroom) and non-traditional learning environments.
  • Meetings and professional development generally occur on the Brooklyn Academy of Music's campus.
  • This is a hybrid role. Some duties will be performed in-person (on-site workshop facilitation at area schools) and remotely (large-scale TA meetings, 1:1 check-in, and curriculum development sessions).

Compensation:
TAs will receive $120 per facilitation hour.
TAs who participate in meetings, curriculum developments, or one-on-one sessions with BAM staff will receive $50 per hour.
This position is classified as part-time, seasonal, and non-exempt.
Application Materials:
  • Cover Letter that succinctly communicates in one page how your educational and artistic background aligns with BAM's arts education mission and services.
  • Teaching Resume that outlines all completed educational training and relevant teaching experience (Please upload using the "resume" tab)
  • Artistic Resume that outlines all completed artistic training and relevant artistic experience. Include any relevant work samples, including web pages and video links. (Please upload using the "other/additional file uploads" tab).

Application Instructions: Must complete an online application through BAM's website - no phone calls, emails or walk ins, please.
Internal Applicants must apply via the Internal Job Portal by the application deadline. Applications not submitted by the deadline may not be considered. Employees must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an interview:
  • Completed at least 1 year of continuous, active service in current position. (Positions excluded include, but are not limited to, temporary assignments, and probationary employees);
  • Meet the experience and skills requirement as outlined in the job post;
  • Be employed in current position for at least one year:
  • Performed in a satisfactory manner without any corrective actions in the last 12 months

Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Education department supports and continues to take part in this process.

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