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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Senior Social Art Director

  • New York, NY
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  • New York, NY
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Senior Social Art Director (Timberland) What will you do?...

Senior Art Director

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 16 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 16 hours ago

Requirements What Were Looking For Bachelors degree in graphic design, Art, or related field. 5+ years of experience as an Art Director, ideally in magazine publishing....

Creative Director

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 23 hours ago

The Creative Director will craft dynamic integrated campaigns, visual identities, style guides and experiential activations that reflect the DNA of Brooklyn and inspire our fans....

Associate Creative Director, Copywriting

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Purpose You will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and producing compelling creative ideas that resonate with target audiences and align with our clients' brand identities....

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Purpose You will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and producing compelling creative ideas that resonate with target audiences and align with our clients' brand identities....

Associate Creative Director, Art Direction

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Purpose You will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and producing compelling creative ideas that resonate with target audiences and align with our clients' brand identities....

Creative Director

  • Lanham, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Lanham, MD
  • 1 day ago

The Creative Director/Copywriter reports to the Senior Vice President of Creative and supervises the creation and development of strategically-driven, multi-channel direct response concepts and...

Associate, Art Director (Photography)

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Hanna is seeking a passionate and driven Art Director to join our in-house photography team....

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Art Director (Remote - Florida)

  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills - including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

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Art Director (Remote - Texas)

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills - including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

Remote Work

Art Director (Remote - Georgia)

  • Savannah, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 4 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills - including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

Remote Work

Art Director (Remote - Indiana)

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 4 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

Remote Work

Art Director (Remote - Michigan)

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 4 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills - including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

Remote Work

Art Director (Remote - Nevada)

  • Reno, NV
  • 4 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 4 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills - including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

Remote Work

Art Director (Remote - South Carolina)

  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago

Skills for Success Required Skills Excellent visual communication skills - including: Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with...

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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mastering the Art of Storytelling For Writers and Directors
Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring writer with some experience, this course will provide you with the tools, techniques, and inspiration needed to craft engaging narratives that...
Boardroom Foundations: What Every Future Board Director Should Know
Step into the boardroom and discover the fundamentals of governance, leadership, and effective decision-making. Across five weeks, youll explore the role of governance in organisational settings,...
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...

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
17.5%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
High School or GED
1.9%
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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