Art Director Jobs in Boston, MA

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, Medical & Scientific Communications

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Art Director, Medical & Scientific Communication JOB SUMMARY The Art Director will be responsible for the teams adherence to project guidelines and be a key driver on creatives quality of delivery....

Principal Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago

About the Role: Workday is seeking a passionate and expert Principal Art Director, Experiential to join our dynamic team....

Art Director - Oculus Publishing

  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 16 days ago

direction in a consulting role, a Publishing Art Director role, or intra-studio feedback structures, including but not limited to environment and character art feedback with 2D paint-overs Demonstrated...

Art Director, RadScience

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago

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

Art Director

  • Canton, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Canton, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

direction and graphic design With a portfolio that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of design, photography and campaign branding Has experience working with remote teams and photographers...

Art Director, Brand

  • Westwood, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Westwood, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Art Director reports to the VP, Global creative director....

Remote Work

Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 90+ days ago

Experience with art direction within video/photo shoot productions is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills....

Join our community and experience Emerson College! The Department of Performing Arts at Emerson College invites applications for a Full-time limited term faculty position (Artist-in-Residence)....

Art Director

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

and usability, layout, white space, aspect ratios, and color theory....

Demographic Data for Boston, MA

Moving to Boston, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Boston, MA below.


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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Boston, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA
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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