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Careers · Art Directors · Kentucky

Art Directors in Kentucky

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 Kentucky the median pay is $76,160 a year, 34% below the national median of $114,850.

$76,160median pay in Kentucky, per year
$59,530–$98,320middle half earn
320employed in Kentucky
$114,850U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky

20open roles like this on employer career sites, 7 in Kentucky or remote
14employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · WAwhere most openings are

Openings in Kentucky and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

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

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingTime Management

Knowledge areas

DesignEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsFine ArtsCommunications and MediaSales and Marketing

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Art Directors.

Licenses and training in Kentucky

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O*NET-SOC 27-1011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.