Art Director Jobs in San Mateo, 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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Marcom Art Director

  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Prepare Marketing Materials for the iPad Pro and iPad Mini Product Launches in Collaboration with Other Creatives, such as Creative Directions, Motion Designers, and Hardware Art Directors....

Art Director, Growth (Hybrid based in San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a strategic and highly collaborative Art Director to shape how the brand communicates through performance advertising....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Reporting to the Art Director, this position will collaborate closely with teams across Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Content Production, and Marketing to craft and deliver exceptional creative assets...

Art Director, RadScience

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Art Director (Animation) Real Chemistry is looking for an Art Director join our growing RadScience team!...

Design Director

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days ago

design, interaction design, and usability heuristics for B2B or B2C products 2+ years leading an iterative design team, managing design responsibilities against defined milestones Passion for user-centered...

Associate Art Director eCommerce Photography

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Create and maintain seasonal art direction decks for all divisions....

Art Director, Interactive Experiences

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 16 days ago

This position requires a proven track record of visual design and art direction for the web and iOS devices, particularly for the marketing and commerce of major brands online and in-stores; a strong...

Design Director

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 days ago

media, digital publications, e-communications, and in-gallery digital resources....

Senior Art Director, Screens, Marcom Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 days ago

You are proficient in traditional graphic design, branding, photography, CGI and art direction as it pertains to print, digital, and motion....

Art Director, Brand

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 days ago

media with a high level of craft and attention to detail High interest level in producing content that ranges from single idea executions to both short and long form storytelling Passion for the Apple brand...

Temporary Senior Creative Project Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 19 days ago

design sense, appreciation for typography, keen eye for detail and brand iden tity systems Great technical prowess Wrike, Microsoft Office, Bynder (DAM), Ziflow (Proofing) A team player....

Service Design Director

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Knowledge of and experience with applying user-centered design processes....

Art Director, Interactive

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Description Description The Art Director, Interactive, presents and delivers considered, elegant, and scalable systematic digital customer experiences under the limited direction of senior creative...

Experience Design Director

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Knowledge of and experience with applying user-centered design processes across different types of work....

Art Director, Interactive Communications

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago

We partner with teams across the company to create, scale, and deliver outstanding marketing that brings the magic of Apple to every touchpoint in the customer experience.As an Art Director on Marcom's...

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Art Directors in San Mateo, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.3%
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 San Mateo, 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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