Advertising Art Director Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does an Advertising Art Director make in San Francisco, CA? The average Advertising Art Director salary in San Francisco, CA is $184,167 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $156,394 and $221,289. Salary ranges 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.

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Art Director

Orci - Los Angeles , CA

This role requires an understanding of TV, print, social media, online advertising, digital content (both video and beyond), and strategic thinking. The Art Director will work closely with the team ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Art Director/Copywriter Team

Drake Cooper - Los Angeles , CA

Drake Cooper is seeking a midweight creative team - a Copywriter and an Art Director - to join our ... Proven experience as a Copywriter or related role in advertising or digital media. * Exceptional ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Agency Art Director

24 Seven Talent - Irvine , CA

Our client, a marketing and advertising firm in Irvine, is looking for an Art Director/Senior Art Director to join their team. 40 hours per week Contract to hire 5 days onsite **Onsite daily, no ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Senior Art Director

Entertainment Provider - Chicago , IL

Bachelor's degree in advertising, design or relevant field * 8+ years of experience as an art director, preferably in an agency or in-house creative department * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Intern, Creative - Art Director (Digital Content)

Saatchi & Saatchi (We Are Saatchi) - El Segundo , CA

Art director will be shadowing and assisting other members from the Digital Content team ... Passion and interest in digital marketing and advertising industry * Capacity to learn, grow and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 46 days ago

Associate Creative Director - Art Director

Archer Malmo - Memphis , TN

As an ACD Art Director at Archer--working on one of the agency's primary accounts in our Memphis ... Proven track record of developing and executing successful advertising campaigns across various ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 52 days ago

What does an Advertising Art Director do?

Common responsibilities of an Advertising Art Director

Checks all art or photography to ensure factual accuracy, adequacy of selling message, creative effectiveness and compliance with vendor/co-op regulations before submitting to senior management for review and approval.

December 23, 2022

Monitors projects to ensure established due dates are met.

January 12, 2023

Creates all digital advertising tactics including website home/landing pages, banners, emails, mobile, tablet and new media used to generate store traffic and online sales.

January 19, 2023

Creates new graphic formats or implements formats approved by the creative leadership, as required, to meet the needs of individual promotional goals, regional variations, and general economic climate.

February 14, 2023

Demonstrates creative leadership, aesthetic sensitivity, ability to multi-task, and project manage.

February 21, 2023

Provides personal accountability for the accuracy of all proofing of corrections and final art for assigned projects.

February 25, 2023

Works with Assistant Art Director, Sr.

March 17, 2023

Reviews proper relationship, photography to price emphasis, and resets or repositions as needed.

April 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Advertising Art Director in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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156394

221289

184167

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

169133

250716

206529

What is the average salary for Advertising Art Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Advertising Art Director in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Advertising Art Director ranges from $156,394 to $221,289 with the average base salary of $184,167. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $169,133 to $250,716 with the average total cash compensation of $206,529.

View Average Salary for Advertising Art Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$184,167	$156,394 - $221,289
Bonus	$22,363	$12,739 - $29,427
Total Pay	$206,529	$169,133 - $250,716

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Advertising Art Director Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,394 - $221,289	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,640 - $215,978	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,640 - $215,978	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,754 - $199,160	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,390 - $215,624	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,989 - $200,907	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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