Art Director Jobs in San Ramon, 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 Agency Senior Art Director

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 10 hours 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....

Senior Art Director

  • Walnut Creek, CA (7 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (7 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

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

Senior Manager, Creative- Senior 3D Aesthetic & Technical Art Director

  • Union City, CA (11 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (11 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Minimum of five years as a n ext- g en c ommerce Art Director. Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Experience leveraging GenAI tools to enhance your ideation....

Creative Agency Art Director

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 2 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 @Meta Channel

  • Menlo Park, CA (23 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (23 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 8 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...

Art Director, Growth (Hybrid based in San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 19 days ago

We are looking for a strategic and highly collaborative Art Director to shape how the brand communicates through performance advertising....

Art Director, RadScience

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Art Director (Animation) Real Chemistry is looking for an Art Director join our growing RadScience team!...

Design Director

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

full-time experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory role Experience leading large-scale exhibition design especially in immersive, interactive or multimedia displays Experience with art...

On Call Photo Studio Art Director - Ecommerce

  • Dublin, CA (6 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (6 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 45+ 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 (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, 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....

Senior Art Director

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Director High level of skills in design programs (Figma, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Deep knowledge of peripheral design processes (Photo Art Direction, Illustration Art Direction, Print Production...

Demographic Data for San Ramon, CA

Moving to San Ramon, CA? Find some basic demographic data about San Ramon, CA below.


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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Thinking Like an Art Director with PaintShop Pro
This course's orientation is NOT primarily how to use' PaintShop Pro. Our main focus is based around the business of creativity, with the software being used purely as a preference over other...
Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation
Learn the chemistry behind the visual arts, and how an understanding of arts material properties helps preserve our cultural heritage. How do artists create visual effects? In order to create an...
Professional Director Series: Fundamentals for Directors
The course covers the fundamentals for aspiring and current directors. Topics like Types of Directors, Structure of the Board, Removal of a Director from office, and Exemptions available for...

Salary for Art Director Jobs in San Ramon, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon, 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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