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Visual Development Artist Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Data Visualization Specialist Mid

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

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Ensure all visual products adhere to established branding and style guides. * Data Visualization ... Design, Fine Arts, Communication Design, Software Development, Illustration, and others.

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How much do visual development artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual development artist in Washington is $122,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,200.00 and $172,200.00 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 Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, and 45% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $122,126 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

Upper School Art Teacher (Grades 9-12)

McLean School

Potomac, MD • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for an Upper School Art Teacher to begin August 20, 2026.
For 70 years, McLean School has been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. We embrace both traditional learners and those with dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. Through our Abilities Model®, we recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge but never defining students by them-all within a program that incorporates challenging academics, championship sports teams, performing and visual arts, robotics, service learning, and more. McLean School is proud of its caring and collaborative community of highly trained and experienced educators.
This position reports directly to the Head of Upper School and works closely with the Art Department Chair, learning services team, counselors, students, and parents. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Graphic Design, Ceramics, or a closely related field. We seek an organized, patient, creative, and flexible professional with hands-on expertise in ceramics instruction, studio management, and kiln operation, combined with a passion for developing a strong digital arts program. The candidate will demonstrate a deep appreciation for students with mild to moderate learning challenges and a commitment to fostering creative confidence and self-advocacy in our students as they prepare for success in college and beyond.
Job Responsibilities
  • Teach multiple sections of Upper School visual and digital arts courses, including, but not limited to: Ceramics, Web & Graphic Design, and Yearbook publication.
  • Spearhead the vision, curriculum development, and expansion of a modern, multi-disciplinary Upper School Digital Arts program.
  • Manage all aspects of the annual Upper School Yearbook production, guiding student editors and staff through layout design, photography, copywriting, deadline management, and vendor coordination.
  • Design and implement daily studio and digital projects that utilize differentiated instruction, hands-on multi-sensory techniques, and executive functioning supports to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Maintain a safe, well-organized studio and digital lab environment, overseeing equipment maintenance (including kilns, cameras, printing devices, and graphic design software suites).
  • Partner with the Grades 9-12 Coordinator of Learning Services and school counselors to implement accommodations outlined in Student Learning Profiles.
  • Foster positive, supportive, and productive relationships with students and their families through regular, proactive communication regarding artistic progress and growth.
  • Curate and organize student artwork displays across campus and coordinate participation in annual school-wide art exhibitions.
  • Serve as an Upper School Advisor, guiding a small cohort of students academically and socially-emotionally throughout the school year.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum mapping, school-wide professional development, and supervise standard non-instructional duties (such as study halls or lunch duty) as assigned.

Desired Skills and Personal Characteristics
Successful candidates will bring:
  • A steadfast belief that every student can succeed in the arts and a genuine desire to get to know each student in the division.
  • Technical proficiency and teaching experience across both traditional mediums (specifically ceramics/3D arts) and industry-standard digital design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, web design tools, and digital layout platforms).
  • An understanding of how students with processing differences, anxiety, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges learn, alongside strategies to support them in project-based settings.
  • Familiarity with and passion for individualized, strengths-based approaches to teaching artistic concepts and creative problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills necessary to meet strict publication deadlines for the yearbook.
  • An open-minded, flexible, and collaborative approach to McLean's uniquely successful ways of working with students' academic and social-emotional needs.
  • A commitment to embracing and implementing McLean's Abilities Model®.

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability during recruitment, please contact the Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.