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10 of the Most Popular Types of Visual Artist Jobs in 2026
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The qualifications to become a visual artist start with a bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts. You can complete classes in art history, studio art, graphic design, and other areas specific to your art interests. Many employers offer internships for you to gain hands-on experience. Employers prefer candidates who are familiar with their specific field, such as advertising or publishing. If you choose an art style or profession that utilizes 3D computer software, technical knowledge and proficiency with related programs are essential. Having a developed portfolio shows employers your experience and artistic skills.
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Top Types Of Visual Artist Jobs
Animation Character Design
Salary range: $41,000 - $80,000
Animation Character Design is a typical job search query Most salaries for Animation Character Design jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $80,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Animation Character Design job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Freelance Junior 3D Character Artist
Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000
Freelance Junior 3D Character Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Junior 3D Character Artist jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Junior 3D Character Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Animation Background Artist
Salary range: $51,500 - $68,500
Animation Background Artist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Animation Background Artist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Animation Background Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Textile Arts Center
Salary range: $30,000 - $35,000
Textile Arts Center is a typical job search query Most salaries for Textile Arts Center jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $35,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Textile Arts Center job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Visual Development Artist
Salary range: $88,500 - $152,000
Visual Development Artist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Visual Development Artist jobs pay between $88,500 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Visual Development Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Comic Book Illustrator
Salary range: $27,000 - $33,000
Comic Book Illustrator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Comic Book Illustrator jobs pay between $27,000 (25th percentile) and $33,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Comic Book Illustrator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Studio Arts Bfa
Salary range: $38,000 - $66,000
Studio Arts Bfa is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Studio Arts Bfa jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Studio Arts Bfa job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Sculpture Artist
Salary range: $36,500 - $58,000
Sculpture Artist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Sculpture Artist jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $58,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sculpture Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Drawing Artist
Salary range: $127,000 - $152,000
Drawing Artist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Drawing Artist jobs pay between $127,000 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Drawing Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Animation Sound Design
Salary range: $97,000 - $150,000
Animation Sound Design is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Animation Sound Design jobs pay between $97,000 (25th percentile) and $150,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Animation Sound Design job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.