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Cronin and Company

Art Director

Glastonbury, CT

$120K - $126K/yr

ART DIRECTOR About Us Cronin is a growing, fully integrated advertising and marketing agency based in Connecticut. We leverage the power of creativity to differentiate brands and drive sales. We're ...

Smith College

Museum Shop Assistant

Northampton, MA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

DepartmentMuseum of Art Summary The Museum Shop Assistant enhances the visitor experience at SCMA by providing exceptional customer service and helping create an inclusive, welcoming environment.

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for art assistant in Springfield, MA is $20.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.38 and $23.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Art Assistants are professionals who support artists, art directors, or creative teams in the production and organization of artistic projects. Their responsibilities can include preparing materials, setting up workspaces, assisting with research, and helping with the execution of artworks or installations. They may also handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling, correspondence, and maintaining inventory. Art Assistants play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring that artistic processes run smoothly and efficiently.

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As an Art Assistant, you’ll regularly work alongside artists, designers, curators, and sometimes marketing staff to support the execution of creative projects. Your responsibilities may include preparing materials, assisting with installations, organizing artwork, and providing administrative support. Strong communication and adaptability are important, as you’ll often help bridge the gap between different creative and logistical needs, ensuring projects run smoothly and deadlines are met. This collaborative environment offers valuable learning opportunities and insight into various aspects of the art world.

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To thrive as an Art Assistant, you need a solid understanding of art techniques, familiarity with art materials, and often a relevant degree or coursework in art or design. Proficiency with software like Adobe Creative Suite and experience handling studio equipment are common technical requirements. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make someone stand out in this support role. These skills ensure efficient workflow, high-quality work, and seamless collaboration within creative teams or studios.

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Infographic showing various Art Assistant job openings in Springfield, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,355 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Art Director

Cronin and Company

Glastonbury, CT

$120K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

ART DIRECTOR
About Us
Cronin is a growing, fully integrated advertising and marketing agency based in Connecticut. We leverage the power of creativity to differentiate brands and drive sales. We’re known for combining visionary thinking with award-winning creative execution to deliver work that drives measurable impact. We’re an independent agency with global, national, and regional clients and part of a global network of 60 independent agencies. Our team is talented, committed, ambitious, and real – we’re invested in the work and each other. A key point of difference is our leadership model – our leaders empower and enable your growth. Learn more at www.cronin-co.com.
About You

You’re an art director that loves coming up with big ideas. Concept is king in your world. You’re comfortable working on a team with a writer and have experience working with production to make cool stuff. You care about the craft – type, color, composition – and you know the details matter. You work well with others, take feedback in stride and understand that every assignment is an opportunity to be creative.

You're not precious about your work — you're passionate about the outcome. And you understand that great art direction isn't just beautiful, it's effective.

Position Overview
Cronin is looking for a Art Director who brings both craft and curiosity to everything they create. You'll work across a wide range of clients and categories — concepting, designing, and producing work that is visually compelling, strategically grounded, and built to perform. This is a hands-on creative role with real ownership and visibility, working closely with our creative leadership, copywriters, and account teams to deliver exceptional work from brief to final file.
Job Responsibilities
Design amp; Concepting
  • Working with a writer, concept and execute original design solutions across brand, digital, print, social, and campaign work
  • Translate creative briefs into compelling visual ideas that solve real business problems
  • Develop design systems, visual identities, and brand guidelines that are consistent and scalable
  • Bring a strong point of view to every project while remaining open to collaboration and feedback
  • Contribute ideas in brainstorms and creative reviews — your voice matters here
Production amp; Execution
  • Take projects from concept through final production — including print, digital, social, and out-of-home
  • Prepare and deliver final files to spec for a variety of vendors, platforms, and formats
  • Ensure all work meets quality standards before it leaves the agency
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for detail and a respect for deadlines
Collaboration amp; Leadership
  • Work closely with copywriters, creative directors, and account teams throughout the creative process
  • Ability to provide art direction and guidance to junior designers and production artists, if needed
  • Contribute to a collaborative, respectful creative environment where ideas can thrive
  • Communicate design decisions clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients when needed
Qualifications amp; Skills
Required:
  • 5+ years of design experience, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or creative agency environment
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work across brand, campaign, digital, and print
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling
  • Experience designing for multiple channels and formats — digital, social, print, OOH, and more
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience providing direction or mentorship to junior team members

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere)
  • Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools such as Figma
  • Experience presenting creative work to clients or senior leadership
  • Understanding of print production processes and vendor specifications
  • Familiarity with social media platform specs and best practices

What Sets You Apart
  • You concept as naturally as you execute
  • You ask questions before you open Illustrator
  • You care about the strategy behind the work, not just the aesthetic
  • You make everyone around you better
  • You're as proud of the thinking as you are of the design

Reporting Relationship
Reports to Executive Creative Director
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This is an exempt role.
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