Art Director Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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Marcom Art Director

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, 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, Interactive Experiences

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Description Description In the Sr Art Director role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of interactive digital experiences that engage and support our customers through their...

Senior Art Director, Screens, Marcom Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Art Director to join the Marcom Design Team. Screens are a focal point for many Apple devices....

Art Director, Brand

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple's consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and...

Art Director, Interactive

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, 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...

Art Director, Interactive Communications

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, 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...

Art Director, Channel, Marcom Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Art Director, Channel is an integral member of the team, crafting clear, compelling, inspiring, and beautiful storytelling for our products....

On Call Photo Studio Art Director - Ecommerce

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About the Job We currently have an exciting opportunity for On Call Photo Art Director to join our Photo Studio team....

Art Director

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ 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....

Art Director, Interactive Experiences

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Description As an Art Director on Marcoms Interactive team, you'll create and improve shopping and buying experiences, and interfaces for Apple products, software, services, on apple.com...

Art Director

  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Art Director Posted at: 02/25/2025 Menlo Park, CA Full Remote - IT - Creative / Digital / UI/UX - Contract - Job ID: 25-12347 Title: Art Director Location: Remote US Duration: 4 months expected to be...

Art Director, Marcom Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

From planning and art directing, the Senior Art Director contributes to all projects from initial blue sky ideation through final delivery of production....

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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