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Assistant Art Director Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

PT- Life Enrichment Assistant

Corona, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and ... Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Art of Living Well programs

PT- Life Enrichment Assistant

Corona, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and ... Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Art of Living Well programs

PT- Life Enrichment Assistant

Corona, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and ... Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Art of Living Well programs

Stylist

Irvine, CA

$22 - $25/hr

Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Team to assist with Special Event/Store floor sets ... Works with Art director and Social Media team to pull any product for needed to email or social ...

Stylist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Team to assist with Special Event/Store floor sets ... Works with Art director and Social Media team to pull any product for needed to email or social ...

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How much do assistant art director jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant art director in Riverside, CA is $21.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.05 and $24.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant art director?

Assistant Art Directors are creative professionals who support the Art Director in developing and executing the visual style of a project, such as films, television shows, advertisements, or publications. They help coordinate the design process, manage teams of artists or designers, and ensure that the artistic vision is maintained throughout production. Their responsibilities may include supervising set construction, sourcing materials, creating sketches or storyboards, and collaborating with other departments to bring concepts to life. Assistant Art Directors play a key role in maintaining consistency and quality in the visual aspects of a project.

What does an assistant art director do?

As an assistant art director, your duties include coordinating visual projects, managing junior staff members, disbursing budget, overseeing art department activities, and completing any other tasks assigned by the art director. In some positions, you are expected to help develop preliminary design concepts to be reviewed by a director, and if additional artists are hired, your job is to supervise, ensure assets follow the approved plans, and that they are delivered on time. Once designs are approved, you assist in hiring more creative staff to complete the media or web projects. You also have various clerical responsibilities including disbursing budget allowances, making sure expenditures do not exceed the allocated funds, and tracking project progress to keep everyone on schedule.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an assistant art director?

To thrive as an Assistant Art Director, you need a solid background in visual design, art direction, and a relevant degree in design, fine arts, or a related field. Mastery of design software like Adobe Creative Suite, familiarity with project management tools, and sometimes knowledge of 3D modeling platforms are typically required. Strong communication, creative problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you effectively translate ideas and collaborate with creative teams. These abilities ensure cohesive visual output and efficient project execution in fast-paced creative environments.

How does an assistant art director typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Assistant Art Directors regularly work closely with departments such as production design, set decoration, props, and construction to ensure that visual elements align with the project's overall vision. They participate in meetings to communicate design concepts, provide technical drawings or mood boards, and address any logistical or creative challenges that arise. Effective collaboration and strong communication skills are essential, as the role often involves coordinating changes, gathering feedback, and ensuring that artistic decisions fit within budget and scheduling constraints.

What is the difference between Assistant Art Director vs Graphic Designer?

AspectAssistant Art DirectorGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in art, design, or related field; experience in art or design rolesBachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or related field; portfolio showcasing design work
Work EnvironmentAdvertising agencies, film, television, publishing, or marketing teamsAdvertising agencies, print and digital media companies, freelance projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in creative teams overseeing visual concepts and art directionUsed for creating visual content, layouts, and branding materials

The Assistant Art Director collaborates closely with senior art staff to develop visual concepts and oversee projects, often requiring leadership skills and experience in art production. Graphic Designers focus on creating visual content, layouts, and branding materials, primarily working on design execution. While both roles require a strong design background, the Assistant Art Director typically has more responsibilities in project oversight and concept development, making it a step towards art direction roles.

Do assistant art directors get paid well?

Assistant art directors typically earn a moderate to high salary that varies based on industry, experience, and location. They often work in creative environments such as advertising, film, or publishing, and may receive benefits and opportunities for advancement as they gain experience and develop their skills in design and project management.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Art Director job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,343 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Insomniac - Escape Halloween 2026 Seasonal VIP Back of House Squad

Livenation

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago


Live Nation rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 52 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you? Read on...

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

The VIP Experience Production Crew is responsible for ensuring the execution of all planned VIP design elements by performing the technical and physical aspects related to the department. The BOH Production crew will report directly to the VIP Production Manager and work closely with the department Art Director. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform the load-in (installation) and load-out of design elements and props

  • Perform labor related to installation of custom environments

  • Assist with 3rd party vendor operations as needed

  • Assist the VIP Decor team and Lighting team as needed

  • Follow detailed drawings to install planned design elements

  • Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks

  • Repair, maintain, and organize VIP assets

  • Assist with assembly and dismantle of various stage equipment

  • Use various hand and power tools and material handling equipment

  • Communicate project updates and details of the event to crew leads

  • Comply with company and state safety regulations

  • Operate and maintain work areas in a safe, clean manner

  • Project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions

  • Safely operate various types of utility vehicles and heavy equipment providing appropriate certification

  • Follow all safety, corporate and department policies

  • Follow written and verbal instructions from department management

  • Assist with emergency and unscheduled repairs

  • Diagnose and assess issues, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed

  • Detect faulty operations, defective material and report to crew leads

  • Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned or needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years art department and/or carpentry experience

  • Festival and/or film production experience is strongly preferred

  • Must possess tool kit including basic hand and power tools

  • Must possess valid and current driver license and U.S. passport

  • Must possess valid and current credit card for hotel incidentals

  • Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, boom lift, scissor lift ect. is strongly preferred

  • Ability to use hand tools, saws, ect.

  • Must be highly motivated and possess superior interpersonal communication skills

  • Working knowledge of web and mobile technologies as well as two-way radio

  • Must possess working mobile device, preferably smartphone

  • Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 75lbs.

  • Must be willing to work 8+ hours per day as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

  • May work in drastic temperature climates

  • Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.


Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $22.00-$30.00 an hour

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Nevada Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful Nevada applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Nevada or perform the position from Nevada. Similar positions located outside of Nevada will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$16.90 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.


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