Associate Art Director Jobs

An Associate Art Director in the commercial art industry is responsible for managing and coordinating various art and design projects. They assist the Art Director in conceptualizing and executing creative solutions for advertising campaigns, branding, and other commercial needs. They work closely with the creative team to develop visual concepts, oversee the work of designers and illustrators, manage production schedules, and ensure quality standards are met. The Associate Art Director also liaises with clients and other stakeholders to understand their creative vision and objectives.

Key skills required for this role include strong creativity, excellent communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving abilities. They should have a strong understanding of graphic design, typography, color theory, and the latest industry trends. Proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite is also essential. To become an Associate Art Director, one typically needs a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art, or a related field. Certification in project management or relevant software can provide an edge. Prior experience in roles such as Graphic Designer, Junior Art Director, or Senior Designer is often required before stepping into the Associate Art Director role.

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Associate Art Director

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 hours ago

Associate Art Director FCB (Foote Cone & Belding) remote work United States, Missouri, St....

Associate Creative Director, Art

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

and motion A professional-level mastery of industry standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud Production experience in art direction and design for video,...

Associate Creative Director

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and branding principles. Able to present design concepts to non-creatives with simplicity and audience flexibility....

Senior Manager, Creative - Associate Creative Director, Site Brand Design

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 18 hours ago

... What you'll do... Hub Location: Los Angeles, CA About us: Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is the in-house creative agency for Walmart. Our team develops breakthrough and distinctive omnichannel...

(USA) Senior Manager, Creative- Associate Creative Director, Design- Walmart+

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in graphic design, art direction, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in design, brand design, and applying design thinking across multiple digital touchpoints...

Creative Agency Associate Creative Director - Art Direction

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song You are: We seek an Associate Creative Director with an Art Direction background, with experience leading brand creative, content creation and content strategy projects...

Creative Director, Product and Executive Communications

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

Meta is searching for an experienced leader to join its executive communications team leading creative. This person will set creative strategy, define and elevate craft, and lead the team on...

Creative Director

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

development, and multi-platform storytelling Key Skills and Abilities: Big-picture thinker with a sharp eye for detail and an obsession for brand consistency A strong understanding of design principles, typography...

senior associate creative director, Creative Studio (Hybrid - U.S.)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Leverage your deep background in advertising, art direction and graphic design to bring the Starbucks brand to life in innovative ways....

Associate Creative Director, Design, Marcom LA

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

.- Collaborate closely with vendors, illustrators, photographers, motion and graphic designers by providing art direction, guidance, and feedback....

Creative Director

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Experience Required: 8+ years of experience in visual design, brand design, or art direction, preferably in in-house creative teams, agencies, or high-growth startups....

You should have art direction or visual design/communications background....

Sr. Creative Director, Brand

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Create omnichannel brand visual strategy for campaigns, marketing programs, retail, activations, events and other branded content and experiences Oversee art direction and design of all visual creative...

Junior Art Director

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: 6+ months of ad agency or creative agency experience required Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications Basic understanding of advertising and marketing principles Functional knowledge of typography...

Executive Creative Director

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

inspire, connect, and deliver measurable results What You Bring 15+ years of agency experience, including leading diverse creative teams Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and core design principles (typography...

Associate 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 Associate Art Director Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Associate Art Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.9%
Master's Degree
12.4%
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
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Associate Art Directors
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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