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Art Department Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Art Department Supervisor oversees and improves upon the day-to-day operations of the Stewart Signs Art Department. This includes the continuing ...

Art Director

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

Skydance Animation is seeking an Art Director to help shape the visual identity of an upcoming ... Throughout production, they will collaborate across departments, including environments, characters ...

Skydance Animation is seeking an Art Director to help shape the visual identity of an upcoming ... Throughout production, they will collaborate across departments, including environments, characters ...

Art Director

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$139K - $146K/yr

Art Department & Design Oversight * Lead creative alignment with the in-house Art Department ... Experience directing photo and video shoots, with a clear understanding of casting, styling ...

Art Director

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$139K - $146K/yr

Art Department & Design Oversight * Lead creative alignment with the in-house Art Department ... Experience directing photo and video shoots, with a clear understanding of casting, styling ...

Art Director

Covington, LA · On-site

$104K - $109K/yr

Art Director Company: POLA Marketing Location: Covington [on-site] Type: Full-time Reports to ... Partner with producers on art department budgets, sourcing, and rentals * Work closely with editors ...

Art Lab Assistant

Winsted, CT · On-site

$37.74/hr

Supporting academic functions of the art department * Assisting instructors and students during class and open studio time * Directing student workers' duties * Performing other job related duties as ...

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

The Art Director is responsible for learning about the basics of healthcare advertising, creating ... their teams, art department, and agency Ability to present/communicate in an organized ...

Director, Asian Art

Dallas, TX · On-site

$116K - $121K/yr

Main responsibilities include obtaining consignments of Asian art and oversight of the Asian Art Department. LOCATION: 2801 W Airport Fwy Northwest corner of West Airport Freeway and, Valley View Ln ...

Director, Asian Art

Dallas, TX

$116K - $121K/yr

Main responsibilities include obtaining consignments of Asian art and oversight of the Asian Art Department. LOCATION: 2801 W Airport Fwy Northwest corner of West Airport Freeway and, Valley View Ln ...

Art Center, Director

Phillips, WI · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

Job Title Art Center, Director Department Art Department Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Hourly Benefit Eligible No Summary Art Center Director to manage all aspects of the Art Center to ...

Art Center, Director

Oxford, OH · On-site

$114K - $120K/yr

Job Title Art Center, Director Department Art Department Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Hourly Benefit Eligible No Summary Art Center Director to manage all aspects of the Art Center to ...

Norton & Company has an opening for an Art Director in their award-winning Children's Art Department. Come join a growing and energized team where you can work on prizewinning books by industry ...

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Norton & Company has an opening for an Art Director in their award-winning Children's Art Department. Come join a growing and energized team where you can work on prizewinning books by industry ...

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How much do art department director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for art department director in the United States is $121,757.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is there a demand for art department directors?

The demand for art department directors remains steady in the entertainment, advertising, and media industries, especially for projects requiring strong leadership in visual design and coordination. Employment opportunities often depend on industry growth, project volume, and the ability to manage creative teams using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and project management software.

How do you get hired as an art department director?

To become an art department director, candidates typically need extensive experience in art and design roles within the entertainment industry, often progressing from positions such as art director or production designer. Strong leadership skills, a solid portfolio, knowledge of industry-standard tools like CAD or Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant education or certifications can improve chances of hiring. Networking and demonstrating successful project management are also important for securing this senior role.

Do art department directors get paid well?

Art department directors typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, location, and industry. In the entertainment and media industries, they often receive higher pay, especially with advanced skills in design, management, and software tools. Overall, the role is considered well-compensated compared to many other creative positions.

What is the difference between Art Department Director vs Art Department Supervisor?

AspectArt Department DirectorArt Department Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire art department, sets creative vision, manages senior staffManages daily operations, supervises artists and junior staff, ensures project deadlines
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in art, design, or related field; extensive experienceUsually requires a relevant degree or experience; less seniority needed
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic planning, collaboration with producers and directorsHands-on supervision, team management, coordination on projects

The Art Department Director focuses on strategic leadership and overall vision, while the Art Department Supervisor handles daily team management and project execution. Both roles require relevant experience, but the director operates at a higher, more strategic level within the industry.

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Art Department Supervisor

Stewart Signs

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Art Department Supervisor oversees and improves upon the day-to-day operations of the Stewart Signs Art Department. This includes the continuing development of the individual Artists in their job functions, as well as communicating with sales representatives, product engineers and other departments within the company.

The Art Department Supervisor is responsible for the department’s overall work output while also contributing through artwork creation. This role reports on department productivity at weekly Marketing Department meetings and provides guidance to maintain and improve efficiency. In partnership with the Director of Marketing, the supervisor also assists with hiring and disciplinary actions within the department as needed.

This role is a full-time on-site position Monday – Friday.

Job Responsibilities

  • Identifies and eliminates obstacles to productivity for individual Artists, including technical, workflow or interpersonal issues.
  • Contributes to productivity through artwork creation and assisting the Artists in their job functions.
  • Creates and maintains the tools, templates and procedures used by the Artists.
  • Maintains a library of sketch creation assets, including templates, purchased stock assets and fonts.
  • Acts as the point-of-contact for questions or issues from Sales.
  • Research new technologies, software or design concepts and present to Marketing Director for review.
  • Special projects as directed by the Director of Marketing.

Requirements

  • Team leading skills.
  • Building a strong knowledge of company products and options.
  • Skilled in using graphic design software such as the Adobe and Corel suites.

Other Desired Skills/Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude.

Well organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects.

Able to provide clear and efficient communication.

Ability to work with AI and other automation tools to modernize business processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Education/Experience

  • High School diploma required
  • Bachelor’s degree (Desired)
  • Previous Supervisory experience (Desired)
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience as an Artist
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated high level data entry and customer service experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects to completion.
  • Goal-oriented, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn technical products quickly or technical aptitude.
  • Excellent verbal and written skillsets and ability to communicate with multiple departments.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Experience with a Customer Relationship Management Database (CRM).
  • Experience with Sales Force CRM (Desired).

Job Location

The location of this job is in our Sarasota, Florida office.

Work Environment

This position is in a climate-controlled office environment. The office environment is a typical office with equipment noise i.e., computers, printers, phones, etc. and may involve frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

Stewart Signs is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Stewart Signs strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Stewart Signs complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.