Art Director Jobs in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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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Creative Director, Art/Design Direction, Global Studios, (Brand/Retail)

  • Santa Monica, CA (19 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (19 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

They highly value collaboration and are able to provide clear art direction that creatively raises the bar while factoring in the implications of a global brand....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Art Director, Prime Video LATCANZ

  • Culver City, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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)

  • Buena Park, CA (20 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (20 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 (19 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (19 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 15 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

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 19 days ago

A diverse portfolio that exhibits conceptual strength in visual storytelling through strong technical design, layout, typography, and art direction....

Creative Agency Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 20 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....

Art Director

  • El Segundo, CA (11 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (11 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
  • 22 days ago

An engaging portfolio than demonstrates both conceptual ability and art direction craft Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (After effect, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Adobe XD,...

Demographic Data for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, 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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