Art Director Jobs in Washington

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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Creative Assistant - Beginner Art Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

un Creative Assistant - Beginner Art Director (Seattle) compensation: by the hour or project Come help us launch our new creative start-up company. Inhouse print work and production set-up....

Art Director, Device Brand Studio

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

You are a self-starting art director that collaborates well with a team to find simple solutions to complex problems....

Art Director

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

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

Remote Work

Art Director, Amazon Publishing

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

Amazon Publishing is looking for a creative, talented, and customer-obsessed Senior Art Director to join our team in Seattle/NYC to help build great experiences for authors, readers, and internal teams...

Art Director, Sports Channels, PV Sports Marketing

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

The Prime Video Sports team is seeking an Art Director to lead the development of creative marketing campaigns for our subscription add-on sports channels in the US....

Art Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Art Director One of our biggest brands, People, is looking for an Art Director to work closely with our Senior Creative Director and editorial leads to design static and motion content for a premium...

Senior Art Director (18-month Contract)

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 14 days ago

The Art Director will manage the look and feel of campaigns, partnering with marketing managers, growth marketers, and content teams....

Art Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

Marketing design experience. Knowledge of color theory, offset printing, digital printing, and epub production....

We are seeking a multi-platform Senior Art Director to join Project Kuiper's Marketing team....

Art Director, Magic: The Gathering

  • Renton, WA
  • 27 days ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 27 days ago

Magic: the Gathering, the worlds first and best-in-class Trading Card Game, is hiring a new Art Director!...

Art Director

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Industry experience, including shipping at least two AAA titles or complex/ambiguous products as an Art Director....

Art Director - Enterprise, Amazon Business

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Amazon Business is seeking a talented and innovative Enterprise Art Director to lead the design for our large business initiatives....

Enterprise Art Director, Amazon Business

  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Amazon Business is seeking a talented and innovative Enterprise Art Director to lead the design for our large business initiatives....

International Art Director, Amazon Business

  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Amazon Business is seeking a talented and innovative International Art Director to develop and manage style guides and creative assets for our emerging markets, including Mexico, Canada, and beyond....

Art Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary As Art Director on the Worldwide Marketing team, you will bring strategy and expertise in all aspects of creative work....

Demographic Data for Washington

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


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Art Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Art Director Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Art Directors in Washington 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 Washington
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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