Creative Director Jobs in California

A Creative Director in the advertising industry is responsible for developing and overseeing creative projects to ensure they meet the client's requirements and resonate with the target audience. They guide a team of creative staff, including copywriters, graphic designers, and art directors, in producing advertising campaigns that effectively communicate the brand message. They play a key role in conceptualizing and executing creative concepts, setting the visual style and tone, and ensuring a consistent brand identity across all media platforms. They are also involved in client presentations, pitches, and negotiations.

Essentially, a Creative Director should possess strong leadership skills, exceptional creative flair, and excellent communication abilities. They should be highly skilled in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and have a solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles. A degree in a related field such as graphic design, advertising, or marketing is commonly required, and many employers prefer candidates with professional certifications such as the Certified Creative Director (CCD) designation. Before becoming a Creative Director, a person might have roles such as Copywriter, Art Director, or Senior Graphic Designer, gaining relevant industry experience and honing their creative and leadership abilities.

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Creative Director

  • Modesto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 1 day ago

development reflecting increasing levels or responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 13 years of experience in graphic design, copywriting, art direction...

Creative Director

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Roblox is looking for an experienced Creative Director to shape industry-leading creative for our immersive gaming and creation platform....

Creative Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who has managed and led creative teams....

Creative Services Director

  • Thousand Palms, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thousand Palms, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Gulf California Broadcast Company is looking for a Creative Services / Promotion Director to increase brand awareness and drive ratings for its five Television stations and #1 rated Radio...

Associate Creative Director

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

Associate Creative Director Cooley is seeking an Associate Creative Director to join the Marketing & Business Development team....

Associate Creative Director

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

Associate Creative Director Los Angeles, CA Marketing Job Type Full-time Description About Us At Zevia we're creating a world of better-for-you flavor, better for people and the planet....

Creative Director, Cross Meta Visual Systems

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 days ago

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of experience encompassing interaction design, UX, and visual design with proficiency designing across platforms You are a detail-oriented hands...

Group Creative Lead, Events and Experiences

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

., writing, filmmaking, video editing, design, art direction, photography, etc.). Experience in managing external brands, advertising, creative agency or an in-house creative team....

The Role As Creative Director, Interactive Experiences at Square, you'll partner with product, strategy, design, and engineering teams to shape and drive the creative vision for our website, squareup.com...

Creative Director, North America Creative

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Our diverse group brings expertise in video, print, branding, and styling, with backgrounds spanning retail, tech, print and digital media, academia, and agency work....

Creative Director, Social & Content

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

At GREY, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward - harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems - for the world's most influential...

Creative Director Ads, Amazon MGM Studios Marketing

  • Culver City, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 9 days ago

We're seeking a Creative Director to lead video advertising initiatives across consumer, B2B marketing, and events....

Creative Director

  • Fremont, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 10 days ago

Creative Director Fremont, CA Category: Marketing Type: Full-time Min....

Associate Creative Director, Retail Environments

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Company description For 25 years, Level has developed marketing solutions for some of the world's most innovative brands. We believe the best solutions come from collaborative working partnerships...

Senior Marketing Creative Manager - Project Leader

  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • 11 days ago

Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Pleasant Hill, CA Job# 99108BR Job Overview Skills/Requirements Awards & Accolades About Us If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a...

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Salary for Creative Director Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Creative Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
71.2%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Creative 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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