May 21, 2026 Careers & Hiring, Guerrilla Marketing Agency
By Justin Phillips, AGM Campaign Director | Published May 2026 | Updated May 2026
AGM has run 500+ street-level poster campaigns across 50 U.S. markets since 2014. Every placement is GPS-tagged and independently verifiable.
About American Guerrilla Marketing: AGM has executed street-level campaigns in over 200 U.S. markets and 15 countries. Our field teams have delivered branded murals, wheatpaste campaigns, and experiential activations for major record labels, national film releases, and consumer tech brands
Mural artist jobs at American Guerrilla Marketing are production-level field engagements. You’re not painting decorative murals in a gallery — you’re executing brand identity on exterior walls, in high-foot-traffic corridors, under real-world conditions and tight campaign timelines. Most projects are scoped in advance with approved brand artwork. Your job is faithful, high-quality reproduction at scale, with artistic latitude on texture, shading, and surface adaptation.
Work spans from single-day pop-up murals for concert drops to multi-week installations for national brand rollouts. Artists may be dispatched solo or as part of a two- to four-person crew, depending on wall footage and deadline. Campaign clients include entertainment companies, CPG brands, fashion houses, and tech startups with real marketing budgets — this is professional commissioned work, not spec.
Our guerrilla marketing services span dozens of formats, and murals are consistently among the highest-ROI placements we execute. That demand is why we’re always building our artist network.
AGM hires two categories of mural artists:
Local Market Artists are based in a specific metro and are our first call when a campaign drops in their city. Local artists are faster to mobilize, cheaper to deploy, and have informal knowledge of walls, lighting, and municipal quirks. We maintain rosters in every major U.S. market.
Traveling Campaign Artists have the flexibility to deploy anywhere on short notice — typically 48 to 72 hours. These artists are paid a travel premium and often work the largest, most visible wall placements. Travel is fully covered: flights, accommodation, per diem, and surface materials.
If you’re based in a major market and build a strong track record, we’ll often propose you for traveling roles as your availability and speed-of-deployment increase. Both categories are legitimate career tracks within the AGM artist network.
We are actively seeking mural artists in the following markets. Campaign frequency is high in all of these metros. If your city is listed, you’re likely to be deployed within 30 days of onboarding.
AGM executes mural campaigns globally. International placements are typically reserved for traveling artists who have completed at least two domestic AGM campaigns. Key international markets include:
International travel logistics, visas, and work permits are handled by AGM’s operations team. Artists are never responsible for sourcing their own permits on international projects.
Your portfolio is the single most important element of your application. Our creative directors review every submission personally. Include the following:
We do not require a formal art degree. What matters is demonstrated craft and a track record of showing up and finishing the wall.
We accept applications from artists across a wide range of backgrounds:
All artists are engaged as independent contractors. You invoice us per project. There is no W-2 employment relationship, though artists who complete multiple campaigns reliably are given priority booking and may negotiate retainer arrangements for high-volume markets.
AGM’s production process begins before you step on-site. Here’s how scouting works at our agency:
Digital Pre-Scouting: Our operations team scouts candidate walls using Google Street View, satellite imagery, permit databases, and proprietary location data. You’ll receive a wall brief with estimated dimensions, surface type, sun exposure, and access notes before the project is confirmed. For wheatpaste and poster campaigns, this pre-scout often happens entirely remotely. For murals, it’s a starting point only.
Day-Of Assessment: You are expected to conduct a brief on-site assessment on the day of your first session. This includes verifying wall dimensions against the brief, checking surface condition (moisture, existing paint adhesion, cracks, protrusions), noting lighting for detail accuracy, and flagging any safety hazards. A short photo report is submitted to your AGM project contact before painting begins. This protects you, the client, and the wall owner.
Artists who identify and communicate issues clearly — rather than painting over a problem — are the ones we rebook. Good scouting discipline is a professional differentiator.
Mural artist jobs at AGM are paid on a project basis. Rates vary by wall size, complexity, timeline, and market. General ranges:
Paint, surface prep materials, and rented equipment (lifts, scaffolding) are always covered by AGM or the client. You never pay for project materials out of pocket.
Payment is processed within 14 days of project completion and photo documentation submission. We pay via ACH/direct deposit or check, per your preference on file.
Send your application to: [email protected]
Subject line format: Mural Artist Application — [Your City, State] — [Your Name]
Include in your email:
We review applications on a rolling basis. If your portfolio is strong, expect to hear back within 7 business days. We don’t ghost applicants — you’ll receive a clear yes, no, or “keep us in mind for [market/type]” response.
Q: Do I need formal art school training to apply for mural artist jobs in advertising?
No. We evaluate artists on their portfolio and demonstrated on-wall experience, not their educational credentials. Self-taught muralists, graffiti artists, and sign painters are welcome to apply.
Q: How quickly can I expect to be deployed after onboarding?
In high-volume markets (NYC, LA, Chicago, Miami), approved artists typically receive their first project brief within 2–4 weeks of onboarding, sometimes sooner during campaign surges like summer release windows and holiday pushes.
Q: Am I allowed to have my own clients while working with AGM?
Yes. AGM artists are independent contractors and are free to maintain their own client relationships. We simply ask that AGM project timelines and confidentiality requirements are respected, particularly for brand campaigns under NDA.
Q: What if a wall surface is in worse condition than the pre-scout indicated?
Document it with photos, contact your AGM project manager immediately, and do not begin painting until you have a go/no-go confirmation. We may adjust scope, timeline, or wall location. You will be compensated for confirmed prep time and site assessment time regardless of outcome.
Q: Does AGM own the artwork I create on their campaigns?
Brand campaigns use client-supplied artwork that clients own. Your execution photographs remain yours to use in your personal portfolio. You may not reproduce or sell the brand artwork itself. All of this is spelled out clearly in the per-project contractor agreement before you sign off.
Q: Are there opportunities to pitch original mural concepts to clients?
Yes, for clients who want custom original artwork rather than brand reproduction. Some campaigns — particularly for music artists, cultural brands, and non-profit activations — are open to artist-conceived concepts. Artists interested in creative pitch involvement should note this explicitly in their application.
Q: What types of brands does AGM typically execute mural campaigns for?
Our mural client mix includes major record labels and music streaming platforms, studio film and TV release campaigns, consumer tech product launches, CPG and beverage brands, fashion and streetwear labels, and entertainment venue openings. The work is brand-serious and typically lands in high-visibility urban locations where photos spread organically on social media.
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Livy Phillips
Campaign Architect · American Guerrilla Marketing
Millie has overseen street-level campaign logistics across more than 150 markets, managing field artist teams for national brand murals, wheatpaste rollouts, and large-scale experiential activations. Her work spans entertainment, consumer tech, and fashion verticals, with a focus on production integrity and on-wall execution standards.
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| Service | Starting Rate |
|---|---|
| Wheatpasting & Poster Campaigns (100 posters, 24×36) | From $4,500 |
| Large Format Poster Campaigns (100 posters, 48×72) | From $10,500 |
| Sidewalk Stencils (10 stencils) | From $3,231 |
| Street Team (per 6-hr shift) | From $389.99 |
| LED Billboard Truck (per hour) | From $250/hr |
| Projection Advertising (per night) | From $6,500 |
| Snipe Advertising (400 snipes) | From $3,500 |
Pricing varies by service, market, and campaign scope. Contact us for a custom quote.
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