Art Director Jobs in California

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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Macys Photo Art Director Intern - Marketing. Long Island City - Full Time

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Id : 71879, Title : Macy's Photo Art Director Intern - Marketing....

Senior Art Director, Performance Creative

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Job Location: San Francisco or LA (Hybrid) We're searching for a Senior Art Director to join our Performance Creative team....

Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Were looking for a dynamic and experienced Art Director to lead and elevate our visual storytelling....

Senior Art Director, 3D Visual Merchandising

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago

Description Description As a Senior Art Director for the 3DVM team you will develop and improve designs through an iterative process....

Art Director

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

, color theory, and visual storytelling across digital and traditional mediums....

Remote Work

Art Director, Key Art Design

  • Culver City, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Culver City, 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Senior Art Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 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
  • 7 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 7 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....

Jr Art Director - Yellow Shoes

  • Glendale, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 7 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....

Art Director, Interactive Experiences

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 9 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

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Description Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco....

Brand Systems Art Director , PV Sports Marketing

  • Culver City, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Culver City, 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, 3D Visual Merchandising

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 9 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 11 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...

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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Thinking Like an Art Director with PaintShop Pro
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Learn the chemistry behind the visual arts, and how an understanding of arts material properties helps preserve our cultural heritage. How do artists create visual effects? In order to create an...
Introduction to Modern Art
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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 iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in California 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 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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