Art Director Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

An Art Director in the advertising industry is responsible for the visual concept of a brand or product. This involves creating initial designs, selecting the artistic style and visual elements for the campaign, and overseeing the entire creative process from conceptualization to final execution. They work closely with the creative team, including copywriters and graphic designers, to ensure that all elements are in line with the client's vision and brand identity. They are also responsible for presenting design ideas to clients, making revisions based on feedback, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

An Art Director should possess strong artistic skills and creative thinking, as well as excellent leadership and communication abilities. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong understanding of marketing principles. A degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field, along with a robust portfolio showcasing their work, is often required. Prior job roles that would provide relevant experience include positions such as Graphic Designer, Senior Graphic Designer, or Creative Lead. Some Art Directors may also come from a copywriting background, highlighting the need for strong conceptual skills in this role.

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Design Director

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A deep love and bias for designing products that blend interaction design with brand visual, and content design....

Art Director

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

As an Art Director at Roblox, you will be part of a multidisciplinary creative team responsible for bringing the Roblox brand to life through innovative and scalable creative solutions....

Creative Project Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Creative Project Manager San Mateo, CA, United States Marketing and Communications ID: 4740 Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with...

Design Director, Wallet

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago

A deep love and bias for designing products that blend interaction design with brand visual, and content design....

Art Director, Interactive Experiences

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago

A portfolio that showcases strategic insight and visual design talent for a range of digital experiences and interfaces including web, mobile, and/or apps....

Art Director, 3D Visual Merchandising

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Description As an Art Director for the 3DVM team you will develop and improve designs through an iterative process....

Art Director

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 12 days ago

Design, Advertising Design, or related field 6+ years of work experience in job offered or in an art director or lead designer-related occupation 6+ years of experience in advertising or marketing,...

Design Director

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Proven ability to solve complex UX problems and the product strategy skills to deliver best-in-class visual design solutions Ability to uncover and utilize business truths and user behaviors that help...

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Apply expert typography principles to ensure optimal readability and impact....

Art Director, Effects [San Bruno]

  • San Bruno, CA (17 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Bruno, CA (17 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in a creative leadership role, such as Art Direction, Visual Design, or Creative Direction...

Art Director, Interactive Communications

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A portfolio that showcases strategic insight and visual design talent for a range of digital experiences including web, mobile, and/or apps....

Art Director, Channel, Marcom Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Art Director, Channel is an integral member of the team, crafting clear, compelling, inspiring, and beautiful storytelling for our products....

Design Director, Global Brand

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description The ServiceNow Brand & Strategy team is a passionate team of creative thinkers who are responsible for shaping the future of the ServiceNow brand....

Art Director, Marcom Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Driving workflows across multiple team members including Human Interface Design, Interactive Design, Brand and Production teams.Collaborating closely with vendors by providing art direction, guidance...

Demographic Data for Menlo Park, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Menlo Park, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.4%
Master's Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
2.5%
Some College
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Art Directors in Menlo Park, CA
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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