Art Director Jobs in Simi Valley, 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, Brand Campaigns- Services (Design & Art Direction)

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Art Director, Campaigns will support the Walmart Creative Studio in concept through execution for campaigns that translate across multiple channels including 360 full-funnel paid, social, digital, email...

Studio Director

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 6 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

  • Pacific Palisades, CA (19 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pacific Palisades, CA (19 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Were looking for a dynamic Design Lead to take full ownership of our brand calendar and communications across all channels. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the heart of our...

(USA) Senior Manager, Creative- Senior Art Director, Seasonal Brand Campaign

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago

... Join our creative team as a Senior Designer, where you'll lead the development and execution of 360 campaigns across digital and physical channels. You'll manage projects from concept to...

(USA) Senior Manager, Creative Fashion (Senior Art Director)

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 21 days ago

Position Overview: As a Senior Art Director reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you will play a key role in supporting the creative ideation and execution of seasonal fashion campaigns and...

Art Director, Device Brand Studio

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

You are a self-starting art director that collaborates well with a team to find simple solutions to complex problems....

Art Director, Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab - Entertainment & Telecommunication

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Art Director to create first-class customer experiences both on and offline within the team dedicated to creating advertising solutions for Entertainment and Telco....

Creative Director, Art Direction Specialization, XCM

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Amazons global cross channel, cross category marketing team (XCM), is looking for a Creative Director Art Director to lead the conceptualization and execution of bold, global cross channel campaigns...

Manager, Brand Communications Design (Art Director)

  • Northridge, CA (13 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Northridge, CA (13 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Art Director , Brand Innovation Lab, Telecommunication & Entertainment

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Simi Valley, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Amazon's Brand Innovation Lab is looking for a talented and passionate Art Director to create bespoke campaigns focused on Telecommunication and Entertainment clients in the US....

Demographic Data for Simi Valley, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Simi Valley, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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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