High-paying arts and design jobs in Irvine

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 126 arts and design jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $76,285 and $131,772 per year. Designer, Senior Designer and Performer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Irvine, CA.

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Updated Nov 11, 2026
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Irvine, CA
California
Job openings (Irvine)

Industrial Designer

Irvine

$131,772 per year

California

$124,976 per year

Acoustic Consultant

Irvine

$120,676 per year

California

$118,311 per year

Senior Designer

Irvine

$119,145 per year

California

$122,393 per year

Performer

Irvine

$115,177 per year

California

$87,575 per year

Artist

Irvine

$113,828 per year

California

$129,499 per year

Producer

Irvine

$112,705 per year

California

$104,144 per year

Lighting Engineer

Irvine

$94,548 per year

California

$151,953 per year

Designer

Irvine

$88,073 per year

California

$104,418 per year

Entry Level Designer

Irvine

$79,047 per year

California

$78,940 per year

Technical Designer

Irvine

$32.78 per hour

California

$37.37 per hour

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