Art Director Jobs in California

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 Francisco, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago

guidelines Support execution of day-to-day brand assets, including the creation of new assets and general oversight of correct and consistent brand application Review work that does not meet brand...

Art Director

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Art Director in Sacramento , California Sr....

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Art Director, Key Art Design

  • Culver City, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 5 days ago

Lead visual design in the creative process from brainstorms through design phase to delivery....

Art Director, Key Art Design

  • Culver City, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 5 days ago

Lead visual design in the creative process from brainstorms through design phase to delivery....

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

As a Senior Art Director - Design, you'll lead bold, culture-shaping work for iconic brands, crafting high-impact visuals across multiple channels....

Art Director

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 6 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
  • 6 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 6 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...

Jr Art Director - Yellow Shoes

  • Glendale, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a Junior Art Director with a passion for uncovering "the big idea," and crafting innovative and conceptual ideas for Disney Experiences alongside a talented team....

Design Director, Wallet

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 8 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....

Brand Systems Art Director , PV Sports Marketing

  • Culver City, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 8 days ago

The Prime Video Sports team is seeking a talented and innovative Art Director to develop and maintain style guides while ensuring quality control of creative assets throughout the production pipeline...

Art Director, 3D Visual Merchandising

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 8 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 10 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,...

Senior Graphic Designer

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 11 days ago

for store merchandising displays and promotional materials for the brand Concept brand collateral including brand guidelines, brochures, mailers, magazine ads, and web banners Develop product packaging...

Senior Graphic Designer - Freelance

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 11 days ago

They will maintain our brand across channels and support the greater team with any additional graphic needs....

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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in California 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 California
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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