Art Director Jobs in New York

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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Interior Design Director

  • New York, NY
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY
  • moments ago

Interior Design Director Vidi Consulting, LLC Employer: New York, NY, US Location: Mon, Jun 2 '25 Posted on: $150,000 - $170,000 annually Pay: We're looking for a dynamic and collaborative design...

Art Supervisor

  • NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • NY
  • 4 hours ago

Basic Information Location NY NY 622 3rd Posted Date 11-Jun-2025 Agency Area 23 Department Creative Job Number 57660 Job Type Regular Work Arrangement Regular - Fully-Remote, Regular - Hybrid,...

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Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

As our Art Director, you will Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, Account Management, Project Management, Production, and Technology...

Director, Art & Design - Columbia

  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago

About Sony Music Entertainment At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the...

Designer / Art Director , Device Brand Studio

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

As an Designer / Art Director at Device Brand Studio, youll lead the creative vision for campaign events across our device portfolio....

Group Art Supervisor

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Partner with copywriters, UX, and developers to execute creative Supervise art directors in all communications related to your brand(s) and give clear direction to creative team members....

Senior Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Art Director - Pharmaceutical Advertising Experience Company/Location : Biolumina / New York, NY Department/Discipline : Art Description The Senior Art Director is responsible for independently managing...

Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Title : Art Director Company/Location : Biolumina / New York, NY Department/Discipline : Art Pharmaceutical Advertising (Professional Market) The Art Director is responsible for independently managing...

VP, Group Art Supervisor

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

At DDB Health, we believe health can't wait. The pace of healthcare is acceleratingand we love it. That is why at DDB Health, we DARE TO DO BOLDLY. We believe there's nothing more important than...

Art Supervisor

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with other Art Director(s) to establish a visual consistency throughout the brand, both online and off....

Senior Art Director

  • Melville, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 2 days ago

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR MELVILLE, NEW YORK Wilen is driven by industry-leading agency services and cutting-edge direct mail production....

Director, Art & Design - Columbia

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

About Sony Music Entertainment At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the...

Senior Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications that convey and represent organization's marketing objectives to the consumer. Provides internal clients with design...

Art Director, Visual Design

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Shopbop is seeking an Art Director to contribute to the creative vision and execution of our multi-media fashion marketing content....

Field Art Director/Senior Production Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring a Freelance Field Art Director/Senior Production Designer to join a top entertainment company in Orlando, FL....

Demographic Data for New York

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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in New York 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 New York
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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