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Art Directors in Virginia

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 Virginia the median pay is $101,150 a year, 12% below the national median of $114,850.

$101,150median pay in Virginia, per year
$83,480–$125,120middle half earn
670employed in Virginia
$114,850U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Virginia

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

Openings in Virginia 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

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Licenses and training in Virginia

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