Art Director Jobs

An Art Director in the commercial art industry is responsible for the visual style, images, and layouts in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, movie and television productions, and more. They determine how best to represent a concept visually, how to present it uniquely and memorably, and how to shape the overall aesthetic of a project. This role requires the ability to oversee and coordinate work with other artistic staff, review and approve designs, and present designs to clients for approval.

Important skills for an Art Director include a strong artistic ability, excellent communication and leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. They also need to be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. A bachelor's degree in an art or design field is often required. Prior to becoming an Art Director, individuals may hold positions such as Graphic Designer, Senior Designer, or Creative Director. These roles provide valuable experience in creating art and design concepts and leading a creative team.

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Art Director

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Proven experience as an Art Director in an advertising agency setting. Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a strong sense of design, typography, and visual storytelling....

Art Director- Email and Direct Mail-Telecommunications - BB14-182399161

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Our telecommunications client is looking for an Art Director who can support project based work throughout the year....

Art Director, Packaging and Production - JF20-182429434

  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Full Job DescriptionOur client, one of the largest CPG companies in their space, is looking for a hands on Art Director, Packaging and Production (AD) to join their team, full time!...

Art Director (All U.S. Offices)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago

Job Openings Art Director (All U.S....

Art Director, Performance Creative - Temporary Worker

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

Art Director, Performance Creative - Temporary Worker page is loaded Art Director, Performance Creative - Temporary Worker locations USA - Remote - New York time type Full time posted on Posted Today...

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Creative Specialist-Art Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a Creative Specialist-Art Director, someone who's ready to grow with our company....

Freelance Art Director

  • Coraopolis, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Coraopolis, PA
  • 2 days ago

The Art Director is expected to possess an aptitude for creating and ideating strong graphic design concepts....

Art Director

  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago

YOUR ROLE: Rapp is seeking an Art Director for our agency....

Student Productions (HS) - Art Director

  • North Caldwell, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • North Caldwell, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Student Productions (HS) - Art Director JobID: 259 Position Type: Schedule B/Student Activities Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: High School Closing Date: 04/20/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Art Director, Nike Swim

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

SUMMARY Driven by a profound passion for sport, fashion, and elevated craftsmanship, the Art Director will lead the Nike Swim creative team in pioneering groundbreaking art direction....

LA Galaxy, Retail and Brand Design Manager (On-Site)

  • Carson, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 2 days ago

Company Information For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000...

Ability to draw, paint and create imagery, with a s trong understanding of design principles and color theory....

Art Director - Williams Sonoma

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

You will work closely with the Creative Director/ Senior Art Director to help define the direction of photography for each season and special projects....

Studio Director/Artist Job Overview - Prism Interests, LLC

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Pilchuck Glass School is looking for a Studio Director/Artist in Seattle, WA. This local job opportunity is live since 2025-02-05. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and...

Droga5 Senior Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Art Director is a proven creative....

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...
Professional Director Series: Fundamentals for Directors
The course covers the fundamentals for aspiring and current directors. Topics like Types of Directors, Structure of the Board, Removal of a Director from office, and Exemptions available for...

Salary for Art Director Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.6%
Master's Degree
12.6%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
High School or GED
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
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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