Associate Art Director Jobs in California

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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Creative Director

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Creative Director Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Creative Director to join our team to lead our Brand Design and Creative Services team. As we embark on a brand and...

Creative Director, Social for Gap

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

marketing teams- Collaborate with cross functional and agency partners and concept larger 360 brand and social campaigns- Evergreen Brand systems creative direction, thought-partner and leadership (brand typography...

Associate Creative Director, Art (Social)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse...

Creative Director, Brand

  • Foster City, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 4 days ago

Replit is the fastest way to turn ideas into software. With our powerful AI-powered Agent and Assistant, anyone can create and launch apps from natural language in just one click. Build and deploy...

Creative Director (Design)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

direction, storytelling and a clean, contemporary design aesthetic within a variety of campaigns and projects for website launches, site redesigns, email marketing, mobile experiences, and digital...

Creative Director, North America Creative

  • CA
  • 10 days ago
  • CA
  • 10 days ago

The Amazon North America Creative team is responsible for crafting bold, efficient, and breakthrough marketing content to reach and resonate with today's audience.We aspire to meet customers...

Associate Creative Director, Art

  • East Irvine, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • East Irvine, CA
  • 11 days ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

Creative Director, eCommerce

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

About the role We are looking for a Creative Director, eCommerce, a high-performing leader who is results-oriented, collaborative, and a creative problem solver. You will obsess over the customer...

Associate Creative Director, Art

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago

Craft communications that articulate the organizations values and philosophies on design, typography, color, and other creative topics....

Associate Creative Director - EA Brand (6 month TFT)

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 18 days ago

Excellent hands-on design, typography, and layout skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience with 3D and motion design is a huge plus....

Associate Art Director eCommerce Photography

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 days ago

About the Role We are seeking a talented Associate Art Director to play a key role in leading our eCommerce team....

Associate Creative Director, Art

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 days 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, Social

  • CA
  • 23 days ago
  • CA
  • 23 days ago

You'll be partnered with and ACD, Copywriter to straddle the line of manager and doer, with an emphasis on hands on art direction for social both overseeing teams to push the day-to-day paid and organic...

Creative Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago

direction, storytelling and a clean, contemporary design aesthetic within a variety of campaigns and projects for website launches, site redesigns, email marketing, mobile experiences, and digital...

Associate Creative Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Strong design sensibilitiescomposition, typography, and color theory. Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment....

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Salary for Associate Art Director Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Associate Art Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.8%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
High School or GED
3.3%
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 in California
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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