Art Director Jobs in Massachusetts

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

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

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

Remote Work

Senior Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Art Director join our growing team!...

Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 19 days ago

Art Director Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field....

Art Director, Brand

  • Westwood, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Westwood, MA
  • 19 days ago

The Art Director reports to the VP, Global creative director....

Remote Work

Childrens Program Artistic Manager

  • Arlington, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Shelter Music Boston 1337 Massachusetts Ave #116 Arlington, MA 02476 Date Posted: February 04, 2025 Region: Eastern Massachusetts Category: Artistic/Programming Type: Part-Time Children's Program...

Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

We have a clear mandate to ship products at scale.We are seeking someone with proven experience as an Art Director to join the Horizon Experiences team....

Art Director, GenerativeAI - Avatars

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

RL is currently seeking an art director to join our art team to help set the vision and ensure artistic quality for a range of AI based products....

Join our community and experience Emerson College! The Department of Performing Arts at Emerson College invites applications for a Full-time limited term faculty position (Artist-in-Residence)....

Art Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

About the role One of EF's affiliate exchange organizations, Cultural Care Au Pair, is seeking an Art Director to join our in-house creative team....

Art Director

  • Framingham, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 60+ days ago

and usability, layout, white space, aspect ratios, and color theory....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

Moving to Massachusetts? Find some basic demographic data about Massachusetts below.


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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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