Art Director Jobs

An Art Director in the advertising industry is responsible for the visual concept of a brand or product. This involves creating initial designs, selecting the artistic style and visual elements for the campaign, and overseeing the entire creative process from conceptualization to final execution. They work closely with the creative team, including copywriters and graphic designers, to ensure that all elements are in line with the client's vision and brand identity. They are also responsible for presenting design ideas to clients, making revisions based on feedback, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

An Art Director should possess strong artistic skills and creative thinking, as well as excellent leadership and communication abilities. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong understanding of marketing principles. A degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field, along with a robust portfolio showcasing their work, is often required. Prior job roles that would provide relevant experience include positions such as Graphic Designer, Senior Graphic Designer, or Creative Lead. Some Art Directors may also come from a copywriting background, highlighting the need for strong conceptual skills in this role.

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Brand Design Manager (on-site)

  • Watsonville, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 6 hours ago

About the Opportunity The Brand Design Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping, evolving, and stewarding our brand across every consumer touchpoint. Reporting to the Director of Brand and Digital...

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Warren, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 14 hours ago

print, and digital deliverables.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom is a plus.Strong grasp of typography...

Art Director, Medical & Scientific Communications

  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Art Director, Medical & Scientific Communication** **JOB SUMMARY** The Art Director will be responsible for the team's adherence to project guidelines and be a key driver on creative's quality of delivery...

Senior Graphic Designer - Hybrid

  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • 16 hours ago

They will lead the visual design process on projects, creating compelling designs while ensuring brand consistency across all channels, collaborating with various divisions throughout the Bank, and...

Dickies: Art Director (Americas)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Art Director (Dickies AMER) What will you do? A day in the life of an Art Director at Dickies looks a little like this....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Carry out Visual Design Strategy through PetSmart’s brand identity and guidelines to execute engaging creative....

Senior Art Director

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Were searching for an experienced Senior Art Director with the confidence and skill to run with a concept from brief to delivery whos ready to bring critical thinking and hands-on creative execution...

Senior Graphic Designer - Mon - Fri 3pm-11pm

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Conceptual creative and production skills with a good understanding of layout principles, aesthetic design concepts and typography....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Grimes, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Grimes, IA
  • 1 day ago

Provide art direction to outside partners, ensuring that all assets are on-brand and strategically effective....

Art Director

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Art Director Responsibilities: Be comfortable designing for digital/mobile and web content. Understand the importance of brand and marketing; be interested in understanding the bigger picture....

Art Director

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 1 day ago

Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role in a creative environment. Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design and branding....

Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

They will help to spearhead the creative work on these accounts alongside a team of creative directors, art directors, and designers....

Junior Art Director - Social Media

  • Birmingham, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, MI
  • 1 day ago

Art Director at Razorfish, you'll work day-to-day with a team of creatives to develop and execute social content that elevates our automotive brands....

Art Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview As an Art Director at Epsilon, you'll play a vital role in transforming client goals into visually impactful, digital-first brand experiences....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Organize complex and disparate source materials into simpler, integrated, impactful visual design....

Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation
Learn the chemistry behind the visual arts, and how an understanding of arts material properties helps preserve our cultural heritage. How do artists create visual effects? In order to create an...
Thinking Like an Art Director with PaintShop Pro
This course's orientation is NOT primarily how to use' PaintShop Pro. Our main focus is based around the business of creativity, with the software being used purely as a preference over other...
Introduction to Modern Art
Stretching from the turn of the nineteenth century right up to the present day, modern art encompasses a huge range of forms and styles. To understand art today, you need an awareness of its...

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Salary for Art Director Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Art Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.4%
Master's Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
2.5%
Some College
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Art Directors
4-6 years
63.5%
6-8 years
18.3%
2-4 years
10.2%
1-2 years
5.6%
10+ years
1.2%
8-10 years
1.2%


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