Visual Merchandise Team Leader (Greater Columbus Area)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$17.90 - $23.85/hr
Graphic Designer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
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Sr. Graphic Designer, Store Ops
$73K - $107K/yr
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
Vfx Lighting Artist
Salary range: $84,500 - $121,000
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Apprentice Junior 3D Character Artist
Salary range: $56,500 - $101,000
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Visual Effects Artist
Salary range: $88,500 - $152,000
As a visual effects artist, your job is to create special effects for the film industry to portray visuals or action sequences that are too difficult or too costly to film. Your primary responsibilities center on consulting with clients, supervisors, and other artists to create visual effects (VFX) to their specifications. Your job duties include using computer animation software programs and working with the various production departments to meet the film’s needs. You need creativity and imagination to work as a visual effects artist, and you must be proficient with animation, graphic design, and visual effects computer programs.
Freelance Junior 3D Character Artist
Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000
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Freelance 2D Animation Artist
Salary range: $39,000 - $39,000
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Traditional Artist
Salary range: $127,000 - $152,000
Traditional Artist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Traditional Artist jobs pay between $127,000 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Traditional 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.
3D Compositing
Salary range: $49,500 - $62,500
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Illustration Artist
Salary range: $51,500 - $68,500
Illustration Artist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Illustration Artist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Illustration Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
2D Character Concept Artist
Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000
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