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Fresh listings from the ArtBlast feed. Members see the studio, salary info, and direct apply link.

Entry Level Art Roles We Cover

We track junior, associate, and intern openings across every art discipline.

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Junior 3D Artist

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Junior 2D Artist

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Junior Animator
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Junior Concept Artist
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Junior Graphic Designer

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Junior Motion Designer

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Junior VFX Artist
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Art Intern

Who Is Hiring Entry Level Artists

Employers with recent junior and entry level openings in the ArtBlast feed include:

Electronic Arts
Ubisoft Toronto
Atomic Cartoons
Void Interactive
Giants Software
QLOC
Neopets
Codeway
Dentsu
We Are Social
Imagination
+ Many More

Entry Level Art Salary Ranges (2026)

What junior artists earn across the main disciplines.

Junior 3D Artist
$55K - $75K
Junior Animator
$52K - $72K
Junior Concept Artist
$48K - $68K
Junior Graphic Designer
$42K - $58K

*US market data. Salaries vary by location, studio size, and experience.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land an entry level art job in 2026.

🖥️ Software

  • Photoshop
  • Maya or Blender
  • ZBrush
  • Substance 3D Painter
  • After Effects or Figma, by discipline

🗂️ Your Portfolio

  • One clear specialty
  • 3 to 5 finished pieces
  • Work that matches the job
  • Process and breakdowns
  • Easy to browse online

🎯 Fundamentals

  • Drawing and form
  • Color and light
  • Composition
  • Anatomy and perspective
  • Working to a style guide

💡 Soft Skills

  • Taking feedback well
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Clear communication
  • Handling art tests
  • Curiosity and self-teaching

Entry Level Art Jobs FAQ

How do I find entry level art jobs?
ArtBlast checks hundreds of studio career pages and job boards every day and flags every listing by level, so junior, associate, and intern roles are easy to filter. Subscribe to get them in your inbox each morning with direct apply links.
What entry level art jobs are there?
Studios and agencies hire juniors as 3D artists, 2D artists, animators, concept artists, graphic designers, motion designers, and VFX artists. Internships and trainee programs are another way in, and ArtBlast lists those too.
What do entry level artists earn?
In the US, junior 3D artists earn $55K-$75K, junior animators $52K-$72K, junior concept artists $48K-$68K, and junior graphic designers $42K-$58K. Pay varies by country, city, and employer.
Can I get an art job with no experience?
Yes, but your portfolio has to do the work that experience would. Many entry level postings still ask for one or two years, and employers regularly accept strong personal or student projects in place of it.
Are there remote entry level art jobs?
Some, although junior roles are more often on-site or hybrid because teams like to train new artists in person. Every ArtBlast listing shows the work model, so you can filter for remote roles.

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