2017 Art Entry-Level Jobs
You have probably heard the term “starving artist” a time or two in your life, but it doesn’t have to apply to you if you can find the right entry-level jobs in art. This term is a reflection on the difficulty most artists have making money at their preferred crafts. Though it is often used to describe all artists, it’s really a misnomer, and it perpetuates a stereotype of artists as poor and desperate. The truth, in fact, is that many artists are living and working quite successfully; in fact, they’re doing more than that—they’re thriving. There are many different jobs in art, and how much you’ll make and how successful you will be really depends on which job you have. Some artists, for example, work in the motion picture and video industries, and the average yearly salary for these positions is an impressive $70,420—not quite “starving.” Artists who work in advertising, public relations, and other related areas can make around $64,010 per year, while those working in publishing average around $64,350 yearly. Even the average independent artist can make around $33,670 per year. That might seem like a low salary, but many artists feel the trade-off of doing what they love is well worth it. These are just a few examples of the types of art entry-level jobs available. There are many other art jobs to consider, such as becoming an art teacher, working in an art museum, and managing art programs for community centers, hospitals, and the like. The trick is simply to find your passion and then to go after it with everything you’ve got.
Bilingual - Operations & Billing Assistant
$41,600-$46,000 per year
Executive Chef, Toro
Pastry Sous Chef
Style Advisor, Lincoln Park
Patent Agent #21136 Chicago
Business Development Representative-Consumer Packaged Goods
Java Lead Backend Developer
Sr. Data Protection Engineer
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Web and Digital Content Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Interiors Project Manager
Architectural Quality Manager
Integrations Engineer
Application Portfolio Owner - Finance and Accounting
Director, Analytics & Semantic Layer
Product Manager, Discovery & Use-Case Portfolio
Marketing Content Coordinator
Sr. Director of Web & Digital Strategy
Knowledge Manager - Data & Marketing
Software Engineer
Senior Interior Designer
VDC Engineer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Service Delivery Technician
Architectural Designer
Process Engineer - Life Sciences
Senior Procore Support Engineer
Preconstruction Engineer - New College Grad
Chiropractic Physician
Janitor
Maintenance Technician
Data Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experienced GMAT Instructors
SLP
Pilates Instructors, Fulton Market
Pilates Instructors, Chicago
IT Consultant
Production Worker
Customer Success Manager
Sushi Chef
Patent Agent/Advisor (Software/AI) #22205 Chicago
Lead Infant Teacher
Exterior Project Manager - Chicago
Exterior Project Manager - Chicago
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Cardiovascular (Northeast)
Lead Teacher
Automotive Technician
Technical Support Specialist
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
AI Project Coordinator
Scientist I, Biopharmaceutics
Brand Marketing & Optimization Manager
Security Officer
Insurance Sales Agent
AI Functional Consultant
Gift Officer
Dentist
Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Interior Design Professional
Recruiter III — Sales | Salesforce Partnership
Finance Specialist
Tutor STEM Chicago
PRN/Registry Registered Nurse
$60-$60
Vice President, Commercial Solutions Sales
$141,500-$141,500 per year
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit - $10K Sign On Bonus for Eligible RN's with 5+ Years of Experience
$37-$37
Draftsman - Trade Show
Outside Sales Consultant
UX User Experience Designer
UX User Experience Designer
Financial Crimes Manager
$150,000-$150,000 per year
Success Plan Manager - Specialist - Midwest
$107,300-$230,600 per year













