How much does an Art and Design Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Art and Design Director in the United States is $70 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59 and $84. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Art and Design Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Art and Design Director Salary $50 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Art and Design Director Salary $59 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Art and Design Director Salary $70 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Art and Design Director Salary $84 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Art and Design Director Salary $97 US March 26, 2024
25% $59 10% $50 90% $97 75% $84 $70 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Art and Design Director provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Being an Art and Design Director stays current on latest trends. Leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. In addition, Art and Design 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 and Design 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. Working as an Art and Design 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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