Art Director Jobs in Glendale, CA

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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Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Art Director (Project Hire)

  • Burbank, CA (2 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (2 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Partnerships & Promotions team is seeking a Senior Art Director who is highly conceptual, digital-first, and experienced in leading 360 campaigns....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

EverMerge, a leading mobile casual game, is looking for an Art Director. This role will report directly to the EverMerge Game Director....

Art Director, Prime Video LATCANZ

  • Culver City, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Art Director based in Seattle or LA to develop innovative global digital video business opportunities for customers....

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

  • Alhambra, CA (10 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (10 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Art Director, Campaigns will support the Walmart Creative Studio in concept through execution for campaigns that translate across multiple channels including 360 full-funnel paid, social, digital, email...

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

About The Role At Decoded (a Monks company), the Senior Art Director is a strategic thinker, conceptual leader, and craft expert....

Art Director, ...

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Art Director, Campaigns will support the Walmart Creative Studio in concept through execution for campaigns that translate across multiple channels including 360 full-funnel paid, social, digital, email...

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

As Senior Art Director, you'll define and shape the visual identity of this universe from the ground up....

Senior Art Director - (Social exp -NYC or LA)

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Our client, a global digital / social agency, is looking for a Senior Art Director to join their team full-time!...

Studio Director

  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 8 days ago

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal...

Art Director

  • Pacific Palisades, CA (16 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pacific Palisades, CA (16 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Were looking for a dynamic Design Lead to take full ownership of our brand calendar and communications across all channels. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the heart of our...

Senior Art Director

  • Burbank, CA (2 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (2 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 13 days ago

As a Senior Art Director, you lead a multidisciplinary team to create high-impact, game-driven content across paid media, social, trailers, and in-world storytelling....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 13 days ago

What you'll do: The Trade Desk is looking for an Art Director to join our global Creative Shop....

Creative Agency Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Glendale, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song You are: We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking, and highly skilled Art Director to join our Accenture Song Creative team....

Demographic Data for Glendale, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Glendale, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Glendale, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.7%
Master's Degree
12.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
High School or GED
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
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 in Glendale, 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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