Job description template

Fine Artist Job Description Template

A copy-ready fine artist job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows fine artists earn a median of $55,490 ($26.68/hour); the middle 50% earn $37,560–$83,200.

Job title

Fine Artist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable fine artist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will create artwork, take commissions and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Create artwork
  • Take commissions
  • Exhibit work
  • Sell art
  • Apply for grants
  • Market work
  • Manage a studio
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Working knowledge of art technique and composition
  • Creativity and persistence
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • BFA or MFA
  • Artist residencies
  • Grants and fellowships
  • Experience with paints and brushes

Skills

  • Color theory
  • Digital tools
  • Grant writing
  • Pricing
  • Self-discipline
  • Networking

Work environment and schedule

Fine artists work in studios, often at home. Self-directed hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a fine artist job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Fine Artist” is the clearest; alternates include Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a fine artist so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Fine Artist training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Fine Artist hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing