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
Executive Services and People Operations Specialist
Patent Agent #21136 Chicago
Business Development Representative-Consumer Packaged Goods
Account Executive, Consumer Goods TPM & TPO
VDC Engineer
Vice President, Civic and Social Impact
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Process Mechanical Stress Engineer
Civic and Social Impact Coordinator
Schedule Manager
Project Engineer - Healthcare
Project Manager - Healthcare
Landscape Architect 2
Site Designer I
Project Accounting Clerk
Superintendent
Senior Architectural Lab Planner
Junior Architectural Lab Planner
Senior Design Coordinator
Lead Process Mechanical Engineer
Process Engineer - Life Sciences
Corporate Recruiter
Assistant Project Manager
SEI - Project Manager
Chiropractic Physician
Janitor
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
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Patent Agent/Advisor (Software/AI) #22205 Chicago
Lead Infant Teacher
Exterior Project Manager - Chicago
Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular (Great Lakes)
Automotive Technician
UFC GYM MMA Sales Manager
Technical Support Specialist
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
AI Project Coordinator
Scientist l, Biopharmaceutics
Associate AI Data Scientist I
Account Relations Manager (#2461)
Security Officer
Insurance Sales Agent
Financial Account Representative – State Farm Agent Team Member
AI Functional Consultant
Gift Officer
Dentist
Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Interior Design Professional
Analyst, Business Systems – AI, Automation & RPA
Mackage Brand Representative
Mackage Brand Representative
Recruiter III — Sales | Salesforce Partnership
Finance Specialist
Tutor STEM Chicago
PRN/Registry Registered Nurse
$60-$60
Senior Associate, Technology Risk Advisory - AI Risk
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
Financial Crimes Manager
$150,000-$150,000 per year















