Professional Resume Template for

Artist

Clara E. Sterling

Brooklyn, NY

(718) 555-0143

clara.sterling@email.com

linkedin.com/in/clara-sterling | clarasterlingart.com

Professional Summary

Versatile Fine Artist with 5 years of experience producing high-impact visual content, commercial illustrations, and large-scale public installations. Specialized in traditional oil painting, digital illustration, and corporate branding assets. Proven history of collaborating with creative directors to deliver visual solutions, resulting in a 35% increase in gallery visitor engagement and securing $45,000 in public art grants. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, and Figma, with a strong focus on aligning artistic vision with brand identity and community engagement goals.

Work Experience

Visual Artist & Illustrator — Vanguard Design Group

Brooklyn, NY | June 2023 – Present

  • Created 18 custom illustrations and brand assets for 6 major corporate clients, increasing their digital marketing campaign click-through rates by an average of 14% over a 12-month period.
  • Coordinated with a team of 4 creative designers to complete a $28,000 public mural commission, delivering the project 5 days ahead of schedule and under budget by 8%.
  • Curated 3 gallery exhibitions featuring 24 original paintings, attracting over 1,200 visitors per show and generating $34,000 in artwork sales within 6 months.
  • Designed and optimized a personal online portfolio site, utilizing SEO strategies that grew monthly unique visitor traffic by 42% and generated 14 new freelance commissions.

Associate Illustrator — Prism Art Studio

New York, NY | June 2021 – May 2023

  • Developed 45 digital illustrations for editorial publications and children's books, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate across 15 separate publishing projects.
  • Assisted lead artists in mixing paints and preparing canvas/wall surfaces for 5 public murals, reducing surface preparation time by 20% using structured protocols.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to produce 60 social media graphics, boosting social media channel engagement by 28% and adding 3,500 new followers in 8 months.
  • Organized workshop materials and co-facilitated 12 community art classes for groups of 15+ students, raising student course retention rates by 15% over a year.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts & Illustration

Pratt Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

Skills

Traditional oil painting, Acrylic murals, Digital illustration, Storyboarding, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, Figma, Visual branding, Color theory, Print production, Gallery curation

Projects

Downtown Community Mural Project

Role: Lead Muralist

Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Acrylic Paint, Community Engagement

Led the design and execution of a 1,200 sq. ft. community mural, coordinating 10 volunteers to complete it in 3 weeks, resulting in a 45% increase in local foot traffic.

Digital Editorial Series: Metropolis

Role: Illustrator

Tools: Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Wacom Cintiq

Created a 12-part digital art series representing urban spaces, which was featured in 2 national publications and shared over 5,000 times online.

Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (2022)
  • AIGA Design Leadership Certificate (2024)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Art instructor at Brooklyn Community Youth Center (2022-present)
  • Availability: 3 weeks notice

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$48,000

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$92,000

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$68,000

Growth Outlook:

The employment of craft and fine artists in the United States is projected to experience little to no change over the next decade, with about 4,400 job openings annually. These openings are primarily driven by the need to replace workers who retire or transfer to other fields. While digital automation and AI tools affect standard commercial illustration, demand remains steady for authentic, human-created artwork in galleries, public installations, and specialized corporate branding. Artists who combine traditional studio skills with digital tools like Figma and Photoshop will find the most opportunities.

0% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Proven ability to create high-quality fine art and digital illustrations across traditional and digital mediums || Expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator, for commercial projects || Strong history of managing art projects, including public murals, gallery exhibitions, and brand campaigns

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