How much does an Art Director make in California? The average Art Director salary in California is $156,082 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $132,418 and $187,549. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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25% $132,418 10% $110,873 90% $216,198 75% $187,549 $156,082 50%(Median)
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Art Lead / Studio Art Director

Nimble Workforce - Carlsbad, CA

Art Director

Ardmore Home Design - City of Industry, CA

Senior Art Director

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company - Culver City, CA

Sr. Art Director

AppFolio - Goleta, CA

Job Description for Art Director

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 2023 Salary.com)...View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $148,337 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $148,997 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $155,958 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $148,169 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $141,775 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $153,271 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $148,648 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $139,174 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $170,474 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $170,083 Date Updated February 27, 2023
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