Art Manager Jobs

An Art Manager in the commercial art industry is typically responsible for the supervision and coordination of creative projects. Their key role involves overseeing the artistic design and visual style of the products and services that the company provides. They liaise with clients to develop artistic concepts, establish budget and timelines, and direct the work of subordinate artists. Additionally, they may also be involved in hiring, training, and mentoring their team members. Art Managers ensure the final graphical representation aligns with the clients' vision and the company's brand identity.

To excel in this role, an Art Manager should possess excellent leadership and project management skills, coupled with a strong creative flair and a deep understanding of commercial art. Proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite is crucial, alongside a good knowledge of the latest trends in the art world. While a bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design or a related field is typically required, a master's degree or professional certification may give candidates an edge. Prior to becoming an Art Manager, an individual may have roles such as Graphic Designer, Senior Artist, or Art Director.

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Restaurant Design Manager

  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 hours ago

Restaurant Design Manager Toronto, ON, Canada Req #1657 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Restaurant Design Manager Location: Toronto, Ontario Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of...

Art Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Summary: BigBox is seeking an experienced Art Manager to drive the next compute platform of games in mixed reality and mobile....

Senior Drainage Design Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago

What We're Looking For The time is right to join HNTB's growing Design-Build (DB) Organization! We are seeking a Senior Drainage Design Manager. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated...

Creative Design Manager - Williams Sonoma

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Team The Creative Team is a dynamic cross functional team of talented, print and digital marketing designers and production artists. We work closely with our editorial counterparts to...

Sr. Materials Design Manager

  • Goleta, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Goleta, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step...

Design Manager - Workplace Interiors - Senior

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago

Your Role As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your experience in design and project management, your attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects...

Design Manager - Workplace - Senior

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Your Role As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project...

Design Manager - Healthcare - Senior

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Your Role Join a dynamic and growing team designing innovative projects for leading healthcare clients. We are looking for a Design Manager (Project Manager) to manage healthcare projects...

Creative Services Manager

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 2 days ago

The Creative Services Manager oversees the creative team and works with other station departments and personnel to create and develop advertising product for clients and promotional product for...

Design Manager

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the worlds leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle...

Art Manager

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

Overview Halo Studios is the developer of the blockbuster Halo series of video games. As part of Xbox Game Studios, the Halo franchise encompasses games, television series, novels, comics,...

Program Design Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago

ECD Quality & Design Thinking & Innovation Program Design Manager OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Quality Design Thinking & Innovation Manager supports the ECD...

at Creative Circle, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Full Job Description Our CPG retail client is seeking an Adaptive Design Management Consultant to work with their team....

Design Manager

  • Lakeville, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakeville, MN
  • 3 days ago

Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices...

Adaptive Design Manager - CPG / Packaging Expert

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

Our CPG retail client is seeking an Adaptive Design Management Consultant to work with their team. This role will be 40 hours per week. Ideal candidate is in Kansas City, working hybrid onsite 3...

Art Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation
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 DevSecOps for Managers
Get an overview of the history, terminology, processes, and tools used to adopt Continuous Delivery and DevSecOps within any organization. "Introduction to DevSecOps for Managers" is being offered...
Teaching Critical Thinking through Art with the National Gallery of Art
Learn how to integrate works of art using Artful Thinking routines, effective strategies from Project Zero at Harvard University, in this interactive online course for teachers of all levels and...

Salary for Art Manager Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Art Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.3%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
High School or GED
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
Some College
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Art Managers
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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