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New London Public Schools

Teacher- Dance

New London, CT · On-site

$48K - $100K/yr

Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide ... choreography development, and production support. Minimum Requirements: * Must hold a valid ...

New London Public Schools

Teacher- Dance

New London, CT · On-site

$48K - $100K/yr

Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide ... choreography development, and production support. Minimum Requirements: * Must hold a valid ...

New London Public Schools

Teacher- Dance

New London, CT · On-site

$48K - $100K/yr

Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide ... choreography development, and production support. Minimum Requirements: * Must hold a valid ...

New London Public Schools

Teacher- Dance

New London, CT

$48K - $100K/yr

Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide ... choreography development, and production support. Minimum Requirements: * Must hold a valid ...

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How much do visual development artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual development artist in Connecticut is $102,575.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,200.00 and $144,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a visual development artist do?

As a Visual Development Artist, your day often begins by reviewing project briefs and collaborating with the art director or other team members to align on creative direction. You’ll spend a significant portion of your time sketching, painting, and revising environment designs, characters, or color scripts, either digitally or traditionally. Regular feedback sessions with the team are common, providing opportunities to iterate and improve your work. Throughout the day, you may also research visual references and ensure your designs are consistent with the project’s overall style and story. This mix of creative independent work and collaborative interaction is key to shaping the visual identity of the project.

What is a visual development artist?

A Visual Development Artist creates the overall look and feel of a project by designing characters, environments, props, and color schemes. They work closely with directors and art teams in animation, film, and gaming to establish a cohesive visual style. Their work helps guide the production team in bringing the story to life. This role requires strong artistic skills, creativity, and knowledge of digital painting and design tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a visual development artist?

To thrive as a Visual Development Artist, you need strong skills in drawing, color theory, composition, and storytelling, often backed by a degree in art or a related field. Proficiency with digital painting tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and knowledge of 3D software like Blender or Maya is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills, helping you translate concepts into compelling visuals and collaborate with other team members. These abilities enable you to contribute high-quality visual assets that guide the look and feel of animation, film, or game projects.

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Infographic showing various Visual Development Artist job openings in Connecticut as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,575 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Visual Arts Instructor- High School- Part Time- later shift- Job ID# 14217

Capitol Region Education Council

Hartford, CT • On-site

$39 - $54.55/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Professional
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts - High School
Date Available:
08/20/2026
Closing Date:
08/17/2026
Visual Arts Artist Instructor for CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School seeks part-time Visual Arts Artist Instructor to teach from 10:15 - 2:15pm, Monday through Friday. Under the guidance of the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts administration, the artist instructor will develop and deliver curriculum and instructional activities; be responsible for differentiating instruction; developing presentations and exhibition opportunities and providing a safe and engaging learning environment. All artist instructors teach four classes per semester.
Essential Functions:
  • Develops engaging curriculum and daily lessons, and project examples.
  • Implementation and assessment of lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
  • In partnership with other artist instructors, ensures students' work is displayed throughout the school.
  • Ensures students know how to properly take care of and utilize arts supplies.
  • Recording of daily attendance, preparation of grades and comments on interim and quarterly reports for all students, in addition to regular communication with parents, social workers, school counselors regarding student progress.
  • Collaborate with fellow artist instructors and non-arts academic subjects on various school projects and initiatives.
  • Builds opportunities for student work to be presented or showcased.
  • Actively participates in the school community which may include student concerts, competitions, productions, exhibitions, and recruitment activities, open houses, regular faculty meetings as well as professional development activities, and prepares documentation necessary to support school events, activities and curriculum development.
  • Assists with non-instructional duties as needed (i.e., study halls etc.).

Overall Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (see below for more information)
  • Must have extensive experience and/or schooling in one or more visual arts genres such as sculpture, mixed media, painting, drawing, contemporary art, murals, and/or printmaking. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience teaching sculpture.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
  • Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
  • Experience working with middle and/or high school-aged students.
  • Experience working in a high school setting is a plus.

Requirements:
  • Minimum requirement: must be eligible for a State Department of Education Adjunct Instructor Permit and/or BA/BFA in related field, plus relevant professional and/or teaching experience.
  • Eligibility for a Connecticut State Department of Education Adjunct Arts Instructor Permit required, requirements for permit eligibility:
    • (1) hold a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the Board of Governors of Higher Education, or regionally accredited,
    • (2) have a minimum of three years of work experience in the arts or one year of work and two years of specialized schooling related to the applicant's artistic specialty, and
    • (3) at least one hundred eighty hours of cumulative experience working with children in a private or public setting, including, but not limited to, afterschool programs, group lessons, children's programs, and artist-in-residence programs, or at least two years' experience as a full-time faculty member at an institution of higher education or been employed by an eligible inter-district magnet school for at least one year.

Certification/License:
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation to school site.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 20 hours a week.
Late Shift: 10:15am - 2:15pm
We currently have two visual arts positions open and will need each shift filled.
Compensation is based on experience. This is a salaried 20-hour-per-week position. The hourly equivalent ranges from $39.00 to $54.55, depending on teaching experience and education.
For further information, please contact Jaclynn Hart, Artistic Director, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School at jhart@crec.org.
Applications are only accepted online at www.crec.org/careers/
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php

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