Art Directors in California
Art directors create visual concepts and oversee design for print, broadcast, video, and film projects. They develop presentation approaches and direct workers who execute artwork and layouts In California the median pay is $137,780 a year, 20% above the national median of $114,850.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Art Director · StackAdapt · Canada, USA · Remote
- 21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Art · Real Chemistry · United States · Remote
- Conceptual Art Director · Superside · Anywhere · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Art Directors.
Licenses and training in California
Art Directors pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 27-1011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.