Art Director Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Droga5 Senior Art Director

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary The Senior Art Director is a proven creative....

Droga5 Art Director

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

What we most need from the Art Director (and their Copywriter partner) is a large volume of ideas, quickly, that are connected to culture and surprise us with the new and the different....

Senior Art Director

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Creative Agency Senior Art Director

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 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....

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

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Creative Agency Art Director

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 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, Medical & Scientific Communications

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

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

Art Director

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

In this role you will be responsible for dreaming up and designing visually compelling work to delight our clients and deliver real value for their customers. Now that we've said the obvious,...

Senior Art Director

  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. Its that curiosity thats at the heart...

Group Art Supervisor

  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. Its that curiosity thats at the heart...

Senior Art Director - Experiential

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Who You Are - Confident, proactive, resourceful - we're looking for a proven Senior Art Director who believes that no job is too big nor too small....

Senior Art Director

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Art Director to concept and approve creative assets for the social channels of our major Sports and Entertainment client. You communicate with images. You have strong opinions about fonts....

Art Director - Motion Graphics (Live Broadcast) - NBC Sports (Stamford, CT)

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Role Purpose The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team (Stamford, CT) is looking for a full time staff Art Director for its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows...

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Edison, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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