Art Director Jobs

An Art Director in the publishing industry is primarily responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create the overall design and direct others who develop artwork or layouts. Work involves supervising a creative team that designs visual concepts for product branding or advertising campaigns, while making decisions about visual aspects of a publication, such as the layout, typeface, illustrations, and cover design.

Important skills for an Art Director include excellent artistic ability and creative thinking for designing graphic concepts, a good sense of aesthetics and typography, strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with a creative team, and leadership skills to oversee the design process. They should also be proficient with design software like Adobe Creative Suite. They typically have a bachelor's degree in art, design or a related field, and some positions may require a master's degree. A few job roles a person may have before becoming an Art Director include being a Graphic Designer, Senior Designer, or Creative Lead.

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Designer / Art Director , Device Brand Studio

  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago

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

Senior Art Director

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 20 hours ago

Our B2C client is looking for a Senior Art Director to join their growing team!...

Creative Director, Copy, Market Access

  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago

Company Description EVERSANA INTOUCHis a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media...

Associate Creative Director, Copy (Social)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours 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...

Associate Creative Director

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago

Design and produce high-quality digital and print materials, including white papers, brochures, advertisements, blogs, social posts, and website UX/UI elements....

Associate Creative Director

  • Wellesley, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Wellesley, MA
  • 1 day ago

Proficiency in AP or Chicago Manual of Style. Experience writing for various channels, including print, digital, web, and video. Strong knowledge of brand guidelines and compliance requirements....

Creative Agency Associate Creative Director - Art Direction

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

Job Description We are: Accenture Song is the world's largest tech-powered creative group. We accelerate growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities...

Art Director

  • Canton, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Canton, MA
  • 3 days ago

guides Overseeing and mentoring a team of creative professionals Working closely with Creative and Brand Identity teams to ensure consistency and efficiency Staying informed on cultural events and...

Associate Creative Director, Copy (Market Access)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Company Description EVERSANA INTOUCHis a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media...

VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy

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

Basic Information Location NY NY 100 W 33rd Posted Date 05-Jun-2025 Agency FCB Health New York Department Creative Job Number 57700 Job Type Regular Posting Locations United States - New York, New...

Art Director / Designer (Direct Mail)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

You will have a project kick-off with the creative brief and team to better understand core messaging, strategy, insights on target audiences, and style guides....

Marcom Art Director

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 9 days ago

Demonstrate a strong understanding of branding principles, style guides, and product design. Create with an elegant design aesthetic and exceptional attention to detail to support design projects....

Associate Art Director

  • FL
  • 10 days ago
  • FL
  • 10 days ago

In partnership with the Art Director, manage all creative initiatives and development of non-book products created by Tangerine Press....

Associate Creative Director - Art & Design

  • New York, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 10 days ago

Guide the creation and evolution of brand style guides, playbooks, and templates to ensure consistency and creative excellence....

Associate Creative Director - Copy

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago

director level or below Have opportunities to lead new business pitches from insight-gathering to strategic/message development, concept creation, and preparation/presentation to clients These are...

Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
Great Directors
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Salary for Art Director Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.7%
Master's Degree
17.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.0%

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