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Art Director Salaries in Calgary, AB

• What is the average Art Director salary for Calgary, AB?
  How much does an Art Director in Calgary, AB make? The median annual Art Director salary in Calgary, AB is C$157,347, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$141,538-C$180,590 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Art Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Art Director in Calgary, AB.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Art Director in Calgary, AB that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Art Director in Calgary, AB are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for 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. 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. 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. 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. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

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