Art Director Jobs in New York City, NY

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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Creative Director, Cooking

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a...

Creative Director - Copy - Medical, Wellness, & Digital Health Content

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

We're looking for an Editorial/Creative Director to serve as the creative lead and decision maker for a consumer-facing healthcare system content program. You're a creative leader with proven...

Art Director - Figma, Branding, Illustration

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Our healthcare tech client is looking for an Art Director with strong illustration and branding skills to join their team!...

Art Director, MSNBC Digital

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description MSNBC Digital is seeking an experienced art director to lead our art and photo department....

Global Creative Director, Vanity Fair

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Vanity Fair is a cultural filter, sparking the global conversation about the people and ideas that matter most. Muscular long-form journalism, stunning photography, insightful essays, and superb...

Art Director, Licensing, UNSQ, Kids

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 16 days ago

The Art Director, Licensed Publishing oversees 30 to 40 projects annually for the Union Square Kids licensed publishing program....

Creative Director, Copy (Market Access)

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 16 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...

Associate Creative Director

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 22 days ago

papers, animation storyboards, social media graphics, app graphics, infographics, and web Own and drive execution for complex digital and printed projects with minimal oversight Help establish and...

Remote Work

Senior Creative Director

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 23 days ago

This is a hybrid position and will be a mix of in office, 3x per week in NORWALK, CT and remote, in accordance with company policy. Above all, this person will be an incredibly creative problem...

Associate Creative Director (TEMP)

  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Functions: Manage a team Art Directors and Designers, that function as in house agency by developing brand style guides, seasonal campaigns and print and digital assets across editorial and...

Creative Agency Associate Creative Director - Art Direction

  • New York City, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 45+ days 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...

VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 45+ 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, Brand

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description The Art Director plays a critical role in establishing, maintaining, and strengthening The Posts visual identity across a variety of brand, marketing, event, and corporate touchpoints...

Associate Art Director, Licensed Entertainment

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press Associate Art Director, Licensed Entertainment Working closely with the Creative Director, provide leadership and assist in the design and art direction of Abrams...

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in New York City, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in New York City, NY 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
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 in New York City, NY
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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