Digital Artist in Chicago, IL

Digital Artist Job Description

Digital artists work within a marketing department and use their knowledge of specialized design software to deliver original artwork, usually for online or print advertisements, but also for film and television, and internal communication campaigns. Employers may require a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in graphic design or visual arts for this role. A digital portfolio is often required to show ability.

Typical digital artist duties:

Working with the marketing department to create the digital aspects of marketing campaigns

Creating drafts of digital designs or illustrations

Providing graphic design services to other departments, as needed

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Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe InDesign

Specification

Graphic Art

Design controls?

Graphic Design

Digital

Production

Salary for Digital Artist in Chicago, IL

69440 - 108190

25th percentile

69440

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

86490

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

108190

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Art Director

98890

121210

143220

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80290

94860

116870

Animator

79050

94860

113150

3D Modeler

70370

87420

107260

Presentation Designer

72850

91140

104780

Graphic Designer

63240

81840

96720

Packaging Designer

66960

81220

99510

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

62930

75950

93000

Photo Retoucher

57350

75330

96720

Photographer

54250

71610

89900

Production Artist

64170

75640

84320

Production Coordinator

57660

62000

73160

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