Art Director Jobs in California

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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Art Director

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 21 hours ago

The Art Director will lead a team of Designers, Copywriters and Strategists....

Art Director- Marvel Games

  • Burbank, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Art Director will work closely with the Senior Art Director and Product Development teams to lead and oversee the visual development of multiple Marvel game titles of varying styles and genres....

Art Director, Creative Development- Disney & Pixar Games

  • Glendale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Art Direction: Represents Visual Design on the highest complexity projects as an authority on the worlds, stories, and characters of Disney & Pixar....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

THE ROLE On Location is looking for an Art Director responsible for concepting and producing creative ideas on large scale events with multiple venues, dates, and shareholders involved....

Podcast Designer / Art Director

  • Culver City, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 4 days ago

Must-Have Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and art direction. Strong typographic, graphic design, and art direction skills....

Design Director

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a passionate visual Design Director to help shape and elevate the visual storytelling of Microsoft's consumer brands....

Graphic Art Coordinator Screen Print & Apparel Production (Downtown

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Graphic Art Coordinator Screen Print & Apparel Production (Downtown San Jose) Location: San Jose, CA Pay: $18.50$24.00/hr (based on experience) Type: Full-time (Part-time start possible) Level:...

Art Director

  • Orange, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 8 days ago

Art Director Position TypeRegular Job NumberSA59824 Full or Part Timefull-time 40 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act ClassificationExempt Anticipated Pay Range$92,800-$100,000 Pay Range Information...

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

We're seeking a conceptually strong, design-generalist Art Director who thrives in dynamic environments....

ROLE TITLE: frog, Design Director, Interaction Design (New York City) At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change....

Art Director

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 9 days ago

The Role: Lumens is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Art Director to lead the visual expression of our brand across all channels....

Art Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

We're looking for someone who is driven, forward-thinking, and nimble enough to collaborate with your creative partners on messaging as well as visual design....

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago

We're seeking a conceptually strong, design-generalist Art Director who thrives in dynamic environments....

Senior Art Director (Project Hire)

  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 days ago

The ideal candidate has a strong design background with a sharp eye for art direction, typography, and visual storytelling....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Glendale, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 10 days ago

digital drawing, and capable of conceptualizing ideas Demonstrated experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote Preferred Qualifications: Ability to illustrate and stylize characters Proficient custom typography...

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.4%
Master's Degree
13.7%
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 California
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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