Art Director Jobs in Placentia, 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 Brand Design Manager - AXS

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events from concerts and festivals to sports and theater at some of the...

Senior Brand Design Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events - from concerts and festivals to sports and theater - at some of the...

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Art Director Overview Date Posted: 5/28/2025 Location: Marketing Address: 151 South Grand Ave City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States of America Description Position: Art Director Department...

Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer

  • Irvine, CA (13 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (13 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Deep understanding of branding, typography, color theory, layout, composition, and UX/UI basics....

Technical Art Director - Central Creative Team [Los Angeles]

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 21 days ago

As a Technical Art Director on the Central Creative team you will report to the Senior Director of Operations....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 22 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/Senior GFX Designer (FT)

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 23 days ago

We're looking for a hands-on Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer to take our visual output to the next level. This isn't an agency role where you pass the concept off to someone else....

Art Director - Social

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 23 days ago

ABOUT THE JOB We seek a world-class, social-forward Art Director to join our expanding social-forward integrated marketing team....

Remote Work

Art Director, Design, Fun and Bright

  • City of Industry, CA (13 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (13 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Expertise in digital and print design, with a deep understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles....

eCommerce Art Director - Industrial Color

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The eCommerce Art Director is responsible for the creative direction and execution for one of Industrial Color's largest e-commerce production clients....

Manager, Brand Communications Design (Art Director)

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum of 3yrs. at Art Director level, leading and directing designers....

Senior Art Director

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A Senior Art Director should have the eye and the artistic vision to define the way a brand looks and feels....

Technical Art Director - Central Creative Team

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Technical Art Director on the Central Creative team you will report to the Senior Director of Operations....

Art Director

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Placentia, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

As a Senior Art Director - Design, you'll lead bold, culture-shaping work for iconic brands, crafting high-impact visuals across multiple channels....

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Placentia, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Placentia, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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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