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

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • moments ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • moments ago

The Art Director must have all skills necessary to design and deliver all assets 100% on their own....

Art Director

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated, and inspirational candidate with solid visual design capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of how brands can express themselves across an ecosystem...

Brand Design Manager (on-site)

  • Watsonville, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 14 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...

Dickies: Art Director (Americas)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day 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....

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....

Photo Art Director

  • Playa Vista, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Playa Vista, CA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications 6+ years of on-set photo/image production and art direction experience, preferably within large, matrixed organizations or agencies....

ART Director @Meta Channel

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 4 days ago

design, 3d design, graphic design, Art director, Digital, figma, social, USER GENERATED SOCIAL, ugc, IHPONE, ANDROID, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, Adobe creative suite, AE, premiere pro, CAPCUT Top Skills...

Design Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Proven ability to solve complex UX problems and the product strategy skills to deliver best-in-class visual design solutions Ability to uncover and utilize business truths and user behaviors that help...

Art Director

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Junior Art Director Status: Full-Time Department: Creative Reports to: S....

Senior Art Director (Social)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Who we are looking for: VML is seeking a Senior Art Director for our Los Angeles office....

Marcom Art Director

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 13 days ago

Prepare Marketing Materials for the iPad Pro and iPad Mini Product Launches in Collaboration with Other Creatives, such as Creative Directions, Motion Designers, and Hardware Art Directors....

Art Director - Gaming Focused

  • Burbank, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 13 days ago

As an Sr Art Director, you are a strategic thinker with a strong eye for aesthetics, an expert in visual communication, and a mentor who uplifts and inspires creative teams....

Design Director

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 14 days ago

Company description At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other...

Art Director, Growth (Hybrid based in San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago

We are looking for a strategic and highly collaborative Art Director to shape how the brand communicates through performance advertising....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago

Reporting to the Art Director, this position will collaborate closely with teams across Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Content Production, and Marketing to craft and deliver exceptional creative assets...

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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
13.6%
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 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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