High-paying arts and design jobs in Austin

Arts and Design engage creativity to produce visual, auditory, and tactile works. Artists and designers create illustrations, sculptures, and digital media. They demonstrate creativity, attention to aesthetics, and proficiency with tools.


The 164 arts and design jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $67,280 and $173,006 per year. Designer, Lead Designer and Senior Designer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Austin, TX.

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Updated Nov 11, 2026
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Austin, TX
Texas
Job openings (Austin)

Lead Designer

Austin

$173,006 per year

Texas

$123,540 per year

Design Director

Austin

$168,931 per year

Texas

$156,422 per year

Performer

Austin

$131,778 per year

Texas

$93,818 per year

Senior Designer

Austin

$131,773 per year

Texas

$114,118 per year

Senior Project Designer

Austin

$129,271 per year

Texas

$112,643 per year

Associate Designer

Austin

$116,214 per year

Texas

$41,957 per year

Project Designer

Austin

$98,013 per year

Texas

$98,716 per year

Producer

Austin

$93,277 per year

Texas

$83,141 per year

Designer

Austin

$86,290 per year

Texas

$82,570 per year

Content Producer

Austin

$67,280 per year

Texas

$64,818 per year

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