Art Director Jobs in Menlo Park, 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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ART Director @Meta Channel

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago

direction Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of experience in-house concepting, art directing, and creating social content for brand and product Experience working on social across multiple platforms...

Marcom Art Director

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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 27 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...

Art Director, Interactive Communications

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

We partner with teams across the company to create, scale, and deliver outstanding marketing that brings the magic of Apple to every touchpoint in the customer experience.As an Art Director on Marcom's...

Art Director, Channel, Marcom Design

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

Art Director, Channel is an integral member of the team, crafting clear, compelling, inspiring, and beautiful storytelling for our products....

On Call Photo Studio Art Director - Ecommerce

  • Dublin, CA (23 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (23 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Direction, Photography, or similar field experience 5 - 7 years' experience on set studio in on figure, product and ecommerce specific photo art direction....

Art Director

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

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

Art Director, Interactive Experiences

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

Description Description As an Art Director on Marcoms Interactive team, you'll create and improve shopping and buying experiences, and interfaces for Apple products, software, services, on apple.com...

Art Director

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Art Director Posted at: 02/25/2025 Menlo Park, CA Full Remote - IT - Creative / Digital / UI/UX - Contract - Job ID: 25-12347 Title: Art Director Location: Remote US Duration: 4 months expected to be...

Art Director, Marcom Design

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

Strong eye for art direction. Presents as capable defining motion behaviors and developing a systematic and scalable approach to deliverables....

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

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Menlo Park, CA 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
2.6%
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 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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