Art Director Jobs in California

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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LA Galaxy, Retail and Brand Design Manager (On-Site)

  • Carson, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 2 days ago

Company Information For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000...

Ability to draw, paint and create imagery, with a s trong understanding of design principles and color theory....

Art Director - Williams Sonoma

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

You will work closely with the Creative Director/ Senior Art Director to help define the direction of photography for each season and special projects....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Define Art direction in new product experiences aligned with Meta's vision for the metaverse. Inspire top-tier art execution....

Design Director, Events Demand Gen

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

In this role, you will lead a team of art directors to deliver diverse digital initiatives and assets for our global event portfolio, including Dreamforce....

Art Director (Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

About The Role & Team At Amplitude, we're looking for an Art Director to drive the execution of our visual brand....

Dickies: Brand Design Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 4 days ago

For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put...

Dickies: Art Director (Americas)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 4 days ago

With a digital first approach, the Art Director applies their craft as a gifted visual storyteller to marketing, design and photography deliverables....

Seeking Art Director or Set Dresser - 1 day

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Seeking Art Director or Set Dresser - 1 day (LA) image 1 of 4 compensation: $500 total flat rate for 3 hours Dear Friends, We're seeking a experienced art director or set dresser for 1 day for a Thanksgiving...

Designer / Art Director, Device Brand Studio

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Designer/Art Director has fluency across a wide spectrum of communication design channels....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Art Director will collaborate with an excellent design team to create multiple projects, such as the brand's book and corporate identity....

Art Director onsite freelance

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 days ago

Our client, a global tech brand is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Art Director to create first-class customer experiences both on and offline within the team dedicated to creating advertising...

On Call Photo Studio Art Director - Ecommerce

  • Dublin, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Dublin, CA
  • 6 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....

GRAPHIC DESIGNER ART DIRECTOR building Portfolio

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

Hello There, We are AMAZING Magazine and AMAZING Agency are looking for Graphic designers /Art directors for our fashion Magazine and Branding Agency....

Art Director, Yahoo News

  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 8 days ago

Art Director, Yahoo News At Yahoo News, we aim to be the world's best curator for our 35 million daily users, empowering them to make informed choices....

Demographic Data for California

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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 California

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in California 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
2.7%
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 California
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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