Art Director jobs in San Diego, CA

Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Art Director (Remote in San Diego)
  • Rescue Agency
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Company
    Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001, Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching, developing, and implementing positive social change campaigns in public health. We provide research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, policy change, youth engagement and experiential marketing services to government, non-profit, and healthcare clients in over 25 states and provinces, as well as to federal government agencies.

    Rescue’s health behavior change marketing campaigns focus on topics such as tobacco, obesity, substance and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise, eating healthy foods, early childhood development, and after school programs; and other topics that promote healthy living. Rescue’s behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17), young adult (18 - 26), and adult (18 ) populations in both rural and urban areas, resulting in a wide variety of campaign styles and strategies.

    We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods, it can create good, and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world.

    The Job
    We are looking for a dynamic, high performing, collaborative Art Director with agency experience. The ideal candidate has a passion for behavior change, expert knowledge of print, web, and social, and is capable of achieving deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Day-To-Day Activities:
    • Collaborates with other designers, copywriters, UX designers, vendors, and more across a variety of strategic projects in digital, print, social and environmental spaces;
    • Collaborates with strategy and research to understand the foundational goals of the creative work;
    • Concepts and executes compelling campaigns that drive health behavior change;
    • Designs the visual assets for Creative Concepts, Creative Extensions, and Asset Maps that are on-brief and can work across multiple mediums;
    • Participates in project kick-offs and status meetings with creative and other project leaders;
    • Manages workload, both autonomously and collaboratively with manager and Project Management teammates, to achieve deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
    • Takes direction from Creative leads as well as internal teams to meet project goals and foster consistent brand growth;
    • Continuously learns about behavior change, brands, best practices in their field and craft, and how to best to partner with each discipline to create meaningful work;
    • Adheres to brand guidelines, brief requirements and channel best practices;
    • Self-proofs design to ensure technical (copy, legibility, visual quality) accuracy;
    • Uses the proper channels to give regular updates to the team and the Creative Lead (Teamwork, Slack, etc.);
    • Stays within allotted timeframes and hours; elevates issues concerning design for the project to the Creative Lead along with suggested ideas for solutions;
    • Responsible for design asset delivery throughout the project (WIP, Internally Approved, Client Approved) and ensures naming is correct;
    • Successfully implements project processes and manages creative projects to ensure work is delivered on-time, on-budget and at the level of quality our clients expect;
    • Confirms work is technically correct — all work promised is delivered, is error-free, meets the client’s requirements and incorporates past client feedback.
    Required Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma/GED;
    • 3-5 years relevant experience working for agencies or design studios;
    • Portfolio showcasing both print and digital, social, creative concepts, translation of complex data or ideas into sleek visuals;
    • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite. Figma and HTML5 are a plus;
    • Ability to take direction and critique;
    • Proven ability to excel in high-stress, fast-paced environments;
    • Proven ability to quickly identify problems and solve them;
    • Highly attentive to detail with an ability to proof and self-edit their work;
    • Strong communication, organization, and time management skills;
    • A detail-oriented eye for craft and pixel-perfect design;
    • An upbeat, team-first attitude and willingness to both learn and share their knowledge with others;
    • An understanding of design implications on development, responsive design, and UX best practices.
    Location: This position is remote in Southern California. Rescue is a remote work friendly employer. With limited exceptions, remote work is allowed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Careers@RescueAgency.com if you have any questions.
    Status: Full-time
    Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000 per year. Actual compensation is dependent upon a combination of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, level of education, and location.
    Benefits: Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue through the Benefits and Perks section on our careers page: http://rescueagency.com/careers/. Benefits include generous health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision; paid time off; life and short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.
    Travel: 0-10%

    If you’re ready to join our team of mission driven talent challenging the status quo, we’d love to meet you! Check out our Careers page at rescueagency.com/careers for more information about what it’s like to work at Rescue, and the benefits that we offer to our team members.

    The Fine Print
    Environment:
    All business-related environments are tobacco-free.
    Physical Requirements:
    Able to remain in a sitting position for prolonged periods of time for the performance of duties. Able to read from a computer, laptop monitor, or tablet for a full workday and for long periods of time (typically 8 hours) including fonts of various sizes from a variety of sources. If working from a Rescue office location, able to stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move freely throughout the building. Able to travel nationwide as needed to meet with clients, coworkers, or attend meetings and seminars. Must be able to move boxed work documents, up to 40 pounds, in and out of office for travel by car and by air.

    The Application
    All applications must be submitted through Rescue’s online careers system (unless you qualify to request a reasonable accommodation, as detailed at RescueAgency.com/careers). We do not accept applications via email, mail, fax or in-person delivery. Please send questions to careers@rescueagency.com. All applicants must include links to an online portfolio or to direct examples of past work, where applicable. Applications without portfolio links will not be reviewed.

    PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence that you receive from Rescue Agency will be sent through an ‘@rescueagency.com’ email address. We recommend that you disregard any emails posing as authentic Rescue Agency accounts (e.g. @rescueaggency.com or rescueagency.jobs@gmail.com). If you receive a message from a Rescue employee, you can verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us at careers@rescueagency.com.


    Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer


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Art Director (Remote, Temp-to-Perm)
  • Rescue Agency
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Company Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001, Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Program Director - Art Gallery at Carlsbad By The Sea
  • Front Porch
  • Carlsbad, CA FULL_TIME
  • Front Porch Art Gallery shares a physical site with Carlsbad by the Sea, a Front Porch community. Front Porch Gallery (FPG) is a nonprofit arts program and gallery space committed to increasing access...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Independent House Cleaner (Up To $240/day)
  • The Art Of Clean Agency
  • Oceanside, CA FULL_TIME
  • JOIN US TODAY!The Art Of Clean Agency is the top provider of house cleaning and maid services all throughout San Diego, CA, and surrounding communities. We provide premium recurring house cleaning, de...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Payroll Specialist
  • Art of Problem Solving
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner each week. In this role, you will assist the Payroll Manager with various aspec...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Computer Science Curriculum Developer
  • Art of Problem Solving
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • Please apply here: https://grnh.se/7613a2c83us Role Summary: We’ve recently hired a Computer Science Director to lead the design of our middle and high school computer science offerings from the groun...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Creative Production Coordinator
  • PlanetArt
  • San Diego, CA
  • Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide....
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • San Diego Pride
  • San Diego, CA
  • For nearly 50 years, San Diego Pride has been a beacon of hope and celebration. Born out of the desire to honor the cour...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Children's Sports and Fitness Coach
  • Amazing Athletes
  • San Diego, CA
  • Requirements Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to local schools with your own reliable transpo...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Board Certified Music Therapist
  • The Music Therapy Center Of California
  • San Diego, CA
  • Join Our Dream Team Our rapidly expanding team is hiring TWO passionate, creative, and energetic music therapists to joi...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director - Language Arts
  • Art Of Problem Solving
  • San Diego, CA
  • The AoPS Academy Associate Director - Language Arts at Carmel Valley is responsible for assisting with the campuss admin...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Art Acquisition Coordinator
  • Upper Deck Human Resources
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Carlsbad, 5830 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, United States of America Req #543Tuesday, April 9, 2024POSITION SUM...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Clinical Nurse RN - Neuroscience PCU - Sharp Grossmont Hospital Neuroscience Building - Nights - Full Time
  • Sharp Healthcare
  • San Diego, CA
  • Hours Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: On-Call Required: No Hourly ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Art Director Intern
  • The Shipyard
  • San Diego, CA
  • ABOUT THE SHIPYARD The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can't h...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...
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Income Estimation for Art Director jobs
$142,433 to $212,066
San Diego, California area prices
were up 2.6% from a year ago

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