Art Director Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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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Associate Creative Art Director (Art) CONNECT MZ

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 9 days ago

direction Must be located in SF Bay, and able to come to the office as needed Skills Visual design, Art director, Graphic design, video editing Top Skills Details Visual design,Art director,Graphic...

Senior Art Director

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago

A portfolio demonstrating art direction and visual storytelling skills, with examples of both conceptual thinking and final execution across diverse mediums....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Ensure all typography formatting is clean, paying close attention to line returns, spacing and justification....

Art Director, Yahoo News

  • Moffett Field, CA (7 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA (7 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Art Director, Yahoo News At Yahoo News, we aim to be the world's best curator for our 35 million daily users, empowering them to make informed choices....

Art Director, Visual Design

  • Cupertino, CA (12 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (12 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 16 days ago

The Art Director is responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables....

Art Director

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 25 days ago

Design, Advertising Design, or related field 6+ years of work experience in job offered or in an art director or lead designer-related occupation 6+ years of experience in advertising or marketing,...

Marketing Creative Project Manager

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every...

Art Director, Interactive Experiences

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

This position requires a proven track record of visual design and art direction for the web and iOS devices, particularly for the marketing and commerce of major brands online and in-stores; a strong...

Creative Project Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Creative Project Manager San Mateo, CA, United States Marketing and Communications ID: 4740 Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with...

Demographic Data for Menlo Park, CA

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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Menlo Park, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.5%
Master's Degree
13.5%
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 in Menlo Park, CA
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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