Entry Level Fine Art Photographer Jobs
New grad fine art photographer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a compelling portfolio or internship work consistently carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Automotive, and Hospitality & Tourism, with employers like Virginia Commonwealth University, Atelier 4, and Sea Pines Resort hiring at this level now.
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- 45002752
- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- VP Academic Affairs SML
- Academic and Faculty Affairs
- Faculty
- Museums and Fine Arts
- Faculty (Adjunct/ Wage)
- Virginia Commonwealth University
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Fine Arts is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in their Painting and Printmaking Program. The Department of Fine Arts will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as-needed basis.
This pool will be assessed as adjunct opportunities arise. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the field, knowledge of media specialization, particularly in technical proficiency; knowledge of or experience in implementing a variety of teaching strategies and the ability to teach effectively at the college level.
Typical Duties:
Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching one or more courses in any of the areas of study offered within Painting and Printmaking Program. A link to course descriptions from VCU’s Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/papr/.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Department of Fine Arts and have a desire to work with a student population from all backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in the area of teaching specialization is highly desirable. Active exhibition record and previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (Master’s in Fine Arts) is preferred or training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.
- Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
To apply, please submit application materials via the VCU Jobs Website. Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be considered.
Application materials should include the following:
- Current CV
- List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses
(references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).
- Portfolio of work - Visual documentation of professional work (20 images), and examples of student work, if available (20 images max). Due to file size limitations, the portfolio of work should be submitted as an accessible link in a PDF that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.
- 45002752
- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- VP Academic Affairs SML
- Academic and Faculty Affairs
- Faculty
- Museums and Fine Arts
- Faculty (Adjunct/ Wage)
- Virginia Commonwealth University
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Fine Arts is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in their Painting and Printmaking Program. The Department of Fine Arts will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as-needed basis.
This pool will be assessed as adjunct opportunities arise. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the field, knowledge of media specialization, particularly in technical proficiency; knowledge of or experience in implementing a variety of teaching strategies and the ability to teach effectively at the college level.
Typical Duties:
Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching one or more courses in any of the areas of study offered within Painting and Printmaking Program. A link to course descriptions from VCU’s Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/papr/.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Department of Fine Arts and have a desire to work with a student population from all backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in the area of teaching specialization is highly desirable. Active exhibition record and previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (Master’s in Fine Arts) is preferred or training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.
- Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
To apply, please submit application materials via the VCU Jobs Website. Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be considered.
Application materials should include the following:
- Current CV
- List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses
(references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).
- Portfolio of work - Visual documentation of professional work (20 images), and examples of student work, if available (20 images max). Due to file size limitations, the portfolio of work should be submitted as an accessible link in a PDF that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.
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Entry Level Fine Art Photographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level fine art photographer job?
Build a focused portfolio that shows your personal vision and technical range, even if the work comes from student projects, personal series, or volunteer shoots. Entry level employers at this stage want to see lighting competence, compositional awareness, and post-processing skill. Internships, gallery assistant roles, and photo studio assistant positions are common first steps that signal professional readiness to hiring managers.
Which companies hire entry level fine art photographers?
Companies hiring entry level fine art photographers right now include Virginia Commonwealth University, Atelier 4, and Sea Pines Resort, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from studios, galleries, creative agencies, and media production companies that need emerging talent willing to grow into their house style and workflow.
Are there remote entry level fine art photographer jobs?
Yes, though most fine art photography work is hands-on and location-dependent. About 0% of entry level fine art photographer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these roles typically involve post-processing, digital asset management, retouching, or creative direction rather than active shooting sessions at a physical site.
Are these new grad fine art photographer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior fine art photographer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts an internship or coursework portfolio in place of professional credits, or lists a degree in photography, studio art, or a related visual discipline as the primary qualification rather than requiring prior employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level fine art photographers?
Entry Level fine art photographer roles concentrate in Education, Automotive, and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they maintain ongoing needs for original visual content, rotating gallery programming, or branded creative assets that benefit from emerging photographers who bring fresh perspectives at an accessible cost.