Art Director Jobs in Calabasas, CA

An Art Director in the commercial art industry is responsible for the visual style, images, and layouts in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, movie and television productions, and more. They determine how best to represent a concept visually, how to present it uniquely and memorably, and how to shape the overall aesthetic of a project. This role requires the ability to oversee and coordinate work with other artistic staff, review and approve designs, and present designs to clients for approval.

Important skills for an Art Director include a strong artistic ability, excellent communication and leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. They also need to be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. A bachelor's degree in an art or design field is often required. Prior to becoming an Art Director, individuals may hold positions such as Graphic Designer, Senior Designer, or Creative Director. These roles provide valuable experience in creating art and design concepts and leading a creative team.

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Art Director, Key Art Design

  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

, color theory, composition - Excellent oral and written communication skills - An online available portfolio heavily skewed towards Key Art Design PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years art direction...

Art Director, Key Art Design

  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Art Director to create world-class campaigns for our growing slate of original programming....

Brand Systems Art Director , PV Sports Marketing

  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 9 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, PV Sports Marketing

  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We're seeking a talented Senior Art Director to join our Sports Marketing creative team at Prime Video....

Creative Director - Art Director, Amazon XCM

  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Calabasas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Amazons global cross channel, cross category marketing team (XCM), is looking for a Creative Director Art Director to guide Amazons global studio, leading the conceptualization and execution of breakthrough...

Demographic Data for Calabasas, CA

Moving to Calabasas, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Calabasas, CA below.


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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Calabasas, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Calabasas, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
69.6%
Master's Degree
12.6%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
High School or GED
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

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