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Key Art Designer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$37.98 - $48.08/hr

As a Key Art Designer, you are responsible for visually conveying show themes into a single static image that will capture our audience's attention. You will have the opportunity to design for all ...

Key Art Designer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$37.98 - $48.08/hr

As a Key Art Designer, you are responsible for visually conveying show themes into a single static image that will capture our audience's attention. You will have the opportunity to design for all ...

Creative Director (Key Art)

Culver City, CA ยท On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

Job Title: โ€ŠCreative Director (Key Art) Location: Culver City, CA (Onsite) Engagement Type: Full-Time Reports To: CCO Salary Range: [Insert salary range] About Us UNFOLD is an award-winning, global ...

Art Director, Design

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site

$116K - $121K/yr

Vision: * Develop visual systems/toolkits for campaign key art, event branding, athlete identity, and global marketing initiatives. * Guide the evolution of the UFC visual identity, ensuring ...

Art Director, Design

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site

$115K - $121K/yr

Vision: * Develop visual systems/toolkits for campaign key art, event branding, athlete identity, and global marketing initiatives. * Guide the evolution of the UFC visual identity, ensuring ...

Junior Art Director, Print

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Participate in concepting for photo shoots, key art, and print advertising * Assist in creating comps, and revising per internal and client notes * Adapt developed creative to various layouts and ...

Participate in concepting for photo shoots, key art, and print advertising * Assist in creating comps, and revising per internal and client notes * Adapt developed creative to various layouts and ...

Junior Art Director, Print

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Participate in concepting for photo shoots, key art, and print advertising * Assist in creating comps, and revising per internal and client notes * Adapt developed creative to various layouts and ...

Art Director - Game Shows

Culver City, CA ยท On-site

$117K - $153K/yr

Key Responsibilities Creative Direction & Concept Development * Develop compelling visual concepts for integrated campaigns across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and brand initiatives.

Art Director

New York, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Lead key art direction for photo and video treatments, including development of mood boards, swipes, and creative treatments that bring brand narratives to life. * Art direct and oversee shoots ...

Art Director

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Lead key art direction for photo and video treatments, including development of mood boards, swipes, and creative treatments that bring brand narratives to life. * Art direct and oversee shoots ...

Art Director

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Art Director helps to maintain the department's creative budget and workflow and serves as a key collaborator in translating marketing objectives into cohesive visual campaigns across channels.

Art Director

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Art Director helps to maintain the department's creative budget and workflow and serves as a key collaborator in translating marketing objectives into cohesive visual campaigns across channels.

Art Director

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Art Director helps to maintain the department's creative budget and workflow and serves as a key collaborator in translating marketing objectives into cohesive visual campaigns across channels.

Key job responsibilities Develop and maintain visual identities for Prime Video's portfolio of live ... key art, digital ads, partnership materials, and promotional content Leverage AI tools and ...

Key job responsibilities Develop and maintain visual identities for Prime Video's portfolio of live ... key art, digital ads, partnership materials, and promotional content Leverage AI tools and ...

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How much do key art jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for key art in the United States is $69,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Key Art vs Graphic Designer?

AspectKey ArtGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, industry experience, sometimes specialized training in visual storytellingDegree in graphic design, art, or related field; portfolio
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, advertising, entertainment industry; collaborative, deadline-drivenVarious industries including marketing, publishing, digital media; creative, project-based
Employer & Industry UsageStudios, production companies, advertising agenciesDesign firms, corporations, freelance clients
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding role in entertainment marketing, visual storytellingDesign skills, software proficiency, branding

Key Art focuses on creating promotional visuals for entertainment media, emphasizing storytelling and visual impact. Graphic Designers have a broader scope, working across multiple industries to develop visual content. While both roles require strong design skills and portfolios, Key Art specialists often have industry-specific experience in entertainment marketing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Key Art Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Key Art Designer, you need a strong background in graphic design, visual storytelling, and an understanding of branding, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential, along with familiarity with digital asset management systems. Creative thinking, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are crucial soft skills that set standout designers apart. These skills are vital for producing compelling visual assets that capture attention and communicate the essence of a project or brand effectively.

What is Key Art in the entertainment industry?

Key Art refers to the primary visual artwork created to represent a film, television show, video game, or other entertainment product. This artwork is typically used in promotional materials such as posters, digital banners, DVD covers, and advertisements. Key Art is designed to capture the essence of the project and attract the attention of potential audiences by conveying its tone, genre, and unique selling points. It plays a crucial role in shaping audience expectations and driving marketing campaigns.

What are some common challenges faced by Key Art designers when collaborating with marketing and creative teams?

Key Art designers often work closely with marketing, creative directors, and external stakeholders to develop visually compelling promotional materials. A common challenge is balancing the creative vision with strict brand guidelines and tight deadlines, ensuring that the final artwork aligns with both the artistic direction and the marketing strategy. Effective communication and feedback management are essential, as multiple revisions and input from various teams can be frequent. Building strong collaborative relationships and maintaining flexibility can help Key Art designers navigate these challenges and produce impactful visual assets.
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Infographic showing various Key Art job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,553 per year, or $33.4 per hour.
Key Art Designer

Key Art Designer

Fox

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$37.98 - $48.08/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for a Key Art Designer! As a Key Art Designer, you are responsible for visually conveying show themes into a single static image that will capture our audience's attention. You will have the opportunity to design for all Fox News Media properties including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Fox Weather, and Fox Nation, on air and on our digital platforms.You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are familiar with designing for a variety of platforms including news, entertainment, and streaming services.

**In order to be considered you must submit a link to your portfolio demonstrating a range of original designs (key art, logos, movie posters, thumbnails)**

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design striking and evocative imagery that can quickly draw viewer interest to a show or special, utilizing your own original artwork along with photography and library images.

  • Conceptualize and design visually engaging key art frames that capture the editorial and creative tone of each project. Your goal for each assignment is to create a singular iconographic image or endframe that becomes the foundation upon which a show concept or editorial campaign is built.

  • Employ a wide range of techniques and treatments based on the editorial tone of each project.

  • Iteration and versioning of creative asset toolkits for multiple platforms(living room devices, mobile, web)

  • Demonstrate strong logo design, typography, layout, editing, keying, masking, exploring many conceptual options.

  • Partner with motion designers and other team members to share assets to be used across full show packages. Depending on the assignment, you may be responsible for storyboarding and animating concepts.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Industry Experience

  • Portfolio of past key art creative where you played a lead/independent creative role.

  • Demonstrated strength in typography, layout, composition, color

  • Strong collaborative skills working with creative directors, art directors, fellow designers and managers.

  • Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients

  • Ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication skills in presenting ideas

  • Good organizational skills with file management and within the graphic applications

  • Expertise in both technical and creative use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

  • Working knowledge of After Effects for collaboration with motion designers on the team.

  • Solid understanding of show production, pitch process and how key art helps drive overall vision for programming.

  • Knowledge of current design trends, design history and techniques that will help elevate our brand

  • Digital production skills to execute project from concept to final production-ready files

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Communication is awesome, but not required

  • UI/UX experience

  • Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Maya and Vizrt

  • Interest in news and entertainment programming

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $37.98-48.08 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.