Artist / Illustrator
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
At a Glance
Artist / Illustrator earns an average of $41,600/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.7–5.7 years. Top skills: Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Communication.
$41,600/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.7–5.7 years
10
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Median Wage
$60,560/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-1.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Workflow Management
Animations
3D Modeling
Cinema 4D
Rendering
Scripting
3D Animation
Particle Systems
Adobe Flash
Asset Management
3D Art
Surface Modeling
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Self-Motivation
Computer Literacy
Creativity
Research
Management
Decisiveness
Creative Design
Problem Solving
Positive Reinforcement
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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