Art Director Jobs in New Jersey

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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Senior Graphic Designer

  • NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • NJ
  • 2 days ago

skills Should have a drive to update themselves with industry standards and innovations Willing learner and doer Must have excellent working knowledge of Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, color theory, typography...

Platform Design Lead, Director, UX Product Design Team Lead

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Independently performs and leads the creation and updating of user interface and visual design guidelines and standards....

Art Director

  • Newark, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Understanding of best practices in motion graphics, 3D, web design, email marketing, user interface/information architecture, brand identity, and print/advertising design....

Service Design Director

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 19 days ago

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

Art Director, Packaging and Production - JF20-182429435

  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 21 days ago

Full Job DescriptionOur client, one of the largest CPG companies in their space, is looking for a hands on Art Director, Packaging and Production (AD) to join their team, full time!...

Experience Design Director

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 22 days ago

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

Senior Graphic Designer (Front End Web Design Focus)

  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 23 days ago

Strong typography, color theory, and layout skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams....

Design Director

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 60+ 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...

Job Description Role Purpose The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team (Stamford, CT) is looking for a full time staff Art Director for its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows...

Art Director, Packaging and Production - JF20-182429434

  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 26 days ago

Full Job DescriptionOur client, one of the largest CPG companies in their space, is looking for a hands on Art Director, Packaging and Production (AD) to join their team, full time!...

Art Director, Packaging and Production - JF20-182429433

  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 28 days ago

a hands on Art Director, Packaging and Production (AD) to join their team, full time!...

Payments Marketing-Art Director, Vice President

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

As an Art Director Vice President within Payments Marketing, you will have the ability to be a visionary leader who transforms complex challenges into compelling visual narratives....

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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