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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Senior Graphic Designer - Developer Programs

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • moments ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • moments ago

Working with a cross-functional team of creative directors, art directors, designers, copywriters, and project managers to develop original, innovative campaigns across various formatsincluding video...

Art Director, Brand Campaigns- Services (Design & Art Direction)

  • Buena Park, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Buena Park, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field. 8+ years of professional advertising agency Art Direction experience....

... What you'll do... About : Creative Project Management is the internal creative group engine, linking all functions, and managing the end-to-end workflows for full-funnel creative campaigns...

... What you'll do... Creative Project Management is the internal creative group engine, linking all functions, and managing the end-to-end workflows for full-funnel creative campaigns (inclusive...

Art Director

  • 6 hours ago
  • 6 hours ago

Strive for operational excellence Adhere to Streams policies and procedures like 1-hour response time, 24-hour resolution Qualifications: Bachelors degree or certificate in Advertising, Design, Interactive...

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Art Director UK Project

  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction....

Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description The Art Director will serve as a creative lead on promotional campaigns for Peacocks original and acquired series, sports, brand initiatives, and more....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Art Director, the Senior Designer will uphold the visual consistency of The Public’s visual brand....

Art Director

  • DC
  • 12 hours ago
  • DC
  • 12 hours ago

About The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, cutting edge Art Director who will push our creative team to a new level....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Miami, FL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 13 hours ago

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Figma a plus Strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theory Experience in motion graphics or video editing (After...

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Calhoun, GA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Calhoun, GA
  • 13 hours ago

Senior Graphic Designer Find your more with Mohawk! At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more...

Art Director, ...

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field. 8+ years of professional advertising agency Art Direction experience....

Senior Creative Project Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and...

Design Director, Licensing - Tommy Hilfiger

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

Be part of an iconic story. TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the worlds most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New...

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

Franklin Street is currently seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our team in Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in graphic design and at least 7 years of design...

Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
Teaching Critical Thinking through Art with the National Gallery of Art
Learn how to integrate works of art using Artful Thinking routines, effective strategies from Project Zero at Harvard University, in this interactive online course for teachers of all levels and...

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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
69.5%
Master's Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
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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