Art Director Jobs in Virginia

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 - Sr

  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago

Sr Art Director Responsibilities: Design.......

Art Director

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

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

Remote Work

Art Director

  • Richmond, VA
  • 29 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 29 days ago

Art Director Job Overview: AD will sit on the Enterprise Brand Design Team focused on the development of production-ready assets....

Art Director - Lead

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Art Director/Associate Creative Director RESPONSIBILITIES: Design creative for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, and social media....

Title: F0130 Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Fine Arts/Art History and Director of Art Gallery State Role Title: F0130 Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Fine Arts/Art History and Director of...

Art Director

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Direct Marketing – Virginia Beach, VA The Christian Broadcasting Network is seeking an experienced Art Director to join its fast-paced Direct Marketing team....

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts), Department of Art Education is establishing a pool of applicants for possible University Supervisor adjunct faculty positions. The...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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


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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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