Art Director Jobs in Oregon

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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Digital Media & Content Art Director Global Brand Creative

  • Hood River, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Hood River, OR
  • 10 days ago

This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office...

Retail & Graphics Art Director Global Brand Creative

  • Hood River, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Hood River, OR
  • 10 days ago

ABOUT THE POSITION The Columbia Brand Creative team is focused on delivering a compelling look, feel, voice, and tone that reflect the company's values and evolution of brand perception. Within...

Retail & Graphics Art Director Global Brand Creative

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago

ABOUT THE POSITION The Columbia Brand Creative team is focused on delivering a compelling look, feel, voice, and tone that reflect the company's values and evolution of brand perception. Within...

Digital Media & Content Art Director Global Brand Creative

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago

This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office...

Director, Software Engineering - 3D Design Nike 3.7 ( ) Beaverton, OR Why you should apply for a job to Nike : 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 56% say the CEO supports gender...

Art Director

  • Bend, OR
  • 20 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 20 days ago

Requirements: Launched high-profile games as art director. Exceptional portfolio that exhibits personal and project specific art direction accomplishments....

Senior Art Director

  • Beaverton, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Beaverton, OR
  • 45+ days ago

Our client is seeking a Senior Art Director to join their team in this 100% remote, fulltime, contract starting ASAP!...

Remote Work

VP, Creative Director (Art)

  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago

VP, Creative Director (Art) Department: Design / Art Direction Employment Type: Full Time Location: Portland Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 / year Description Day One AgencyAdAge's #4 on the A-List...

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Oregon

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Oregon 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 Oregon
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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