Art Director Jobs in Playa Vista, 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- Marvel Games

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Art Director will work closely with the Senior Art Director and Product Development teams to lead and oversee the visual development of multiple Marvel game titles of varying styles and genres....

Art Director, Creative Development- Disney & Pixar Games

  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Art Director, Creative Development will be responsible for providing artistic leadership across our portfolio of licensed games....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

THE ROLE On Location is looking for an Art Director responsible for concepting and producing creative ideas on large scale events with multiple venues, dates, and shareholders involved....

Podcast Designer / Art Director

  • Culver City, CA (1 mile from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (1 mile from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Must-Have Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and art direction. Strong typographic, graphic design, and art direction skills....

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Senior Art Director (Project Hire)

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The ideal candidate has a strong design background with a sharp eye for art direction, typography, and visual storytelling....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Solid understanding of popular casual games and their art direction....

Art Director, Prime Video LATCANZ

  • Culver City, CA (1 mile from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (1 mile from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 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 (17 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (17 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field. 8+ years of professional advertising agency Art Direction experience....

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 10 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 (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field. 8+ years of professional advertising agency Art Direction experience....

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

  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (9 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 14 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 (5 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (5 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 14 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...

Senior Art Director

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Playa Vista, CA)
  • 19 days ago

The Daily Lead and contribute hands-on to motion design, editing, and art direction across trailers, social campaigns, ads, and in-game promotions....

Demographic Data for Playa Vista, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Playa Vista, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Playa Vista, 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 Playa Vista, 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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