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SHADOW

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

SHADOW is seeking an Art Director with 4-6 years of design and art direction experience, preferably ... Technical Know-How: You are fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator ...

SHADOW

Art Director

New York, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $115K/yr

SHADOW is seeking an Art Director with 4-6 years of design and art direction experience, preferably ... Technical Know-How: You are fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator ...

teamLFG

Tech Art Lead

$143K - $215K/yr

Build and manage the Technical Art team, including mentoring and management of internal Tech Artists and overseeing external Tech Art work * Work closely with the Art Director to find innovative ...

Omnicom

Art Director

Irving, TX · On-site

$116K - $122K/yr

Copywriting Art Director About Flywheel Flywheel's suite of digital commerce ... be some technical role-specific questions during this call. Every role is different after the ...

Trov

Associate Art Director

Lehi, UT · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Visual & Technical Expertise * Strong experience art directing photo and video shoots. * Ability to create shoot decks, storyboards, mood boards, and high-fidelity visual presentations. * Strong ...

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Quad

Photo Studio Art Director

Katy, TX · On-site

$104K - $109K/yr

An associates degree or technical certificate in Photography, Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred. * Four or more years of professional experience as a Photo Art Director or in a ...

Quad

Photo Studio Art Director

Katy, TX

$104K - $109K/yr

An associates degree or technical certificate in Photography, Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred. * Four or more years of professional experience as a Photo Art Director or in a ...

Elevado

AI Art Director

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $120K/yr

We partner with major brands and entertainment clients to create visually ambitious work that pushes new creative and technical boundaries. We're looking for an AI Art Director with a sharp visual ...

TEKsystems

GenAI Art Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $100/hr

GenAI Art Director Overview We are seeking a fully remote AI-native Art Director to lead the ... Ability to articulate both creative concepts and technical workflows to clients and creative teams.

Direct Agents

Art Director, Contract

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$55.10 - $68.88/hr

Senior Art Director Direct Agents is looking for a Senior Art Director to lead the visual and ... Lead QA review to ensure all assets meet technical specs, platform requirements, and brand ...

We Are Social Deutschland GmbH

Art Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to make cool ... technical skills * Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social ...

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We Are Social

Art Director

Miami, FL · On-site

$115K - $121K/yr

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to ... technical skills * Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social ...

Omnicom

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

Art Direction Utilizes specialized knowledge to execute tasks, lead smaller projects or oversee ... Addresses non-routine problems and contributes to process improvements by applying technical or ...

We Are Social

Art Director

Miami, FL · On-site

$115K - $121K/yr

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to ... technical skills * Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social ...

Direct Agents

Art Director, Contract

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Senior Art Director Direct Agents is looking for a Senior Art Director to lead the visual and ... Lead QA review to ensure all assets meet technical specs, platform requirements, and brand ...

Direct Agents

Art Director, Contract

New York, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Senior Art Director Direct Agents is looking for a Senior Art Director to lead the visual and ... Lead QA review to ensure all assets meet technical specs, platform requirements, and brand ...

We Are Social

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to ... technical skills * Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social ...

We Are Social

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to ... technical skills * Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social ...

We Are Social

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to ... technical skills * Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social ...

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How much do technical art director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical art director in the United States is $115,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $154,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a technical art director do?

A Technical Art Director bridges the gap between artists and engineers in game development or digital content creation. They develop and implement technical solutions to improve art workflows, optimize performance, and ensure visual quality. Their responsibilities include creating tools, managing pipelines, debugging technical issues, and guiding the art team in best practices. They collaborate closely with artists, programmers, and other departments to maintain a seamless production process.

What does a typical day look like for a technical art director?

A typical day for a Technical Art Director involves collaborating with artists, programmers, and production staff to ensure that visual assets meet creative goals while remaining technically optimized for real-time performance. You'll often review art assets, develop pipeline tools or scripts, troubleshoot rendering or technical challenges, and provide feedback on aesthetics and integration. Regular meetings with cross-discipline teams are common, as is mentoring other technical artists and helping to set visual standards. The work environment is usually dynamic and fast-paced, requiring flexibility and ongoing learning to stay ahead of new technologies in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical art director?

To thrive as a Technical Art Director, you need a strong background in both artistic design principles and advanced technical skills, often backed by a degree in art, computer science, or a related field and substantial industry experience. Proficiency with graphics engines (such as Unreal Engine or Unity), scripting languages (like Python or MEL), and digital content creation tools (e.g., Maya, Photoshop) is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to lead interdisciplinary teams effectively are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure successful bridging between art and technology, enabling efficient workflows and high-quality visual outputs in interactive media projects.

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Infographic showing various Technical Art Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 10% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,510 per year, or $55.5 per hour.

Digital Art Director

Desert Publications Inc

Palm Springs, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Desert Publications Inc., publisher of Palm Springs Life and other luxury lifestyle and visitor publications, seeks a Digital Art Director with strong digital art directing skills to deliver creative solutions for a diverse range of marketing and integrated communications needs. This is a hands-on role responsible for concepting, designing, and producing integrated creative across digital, social, email, web, events, and print. The Digital Art Director will independently develop concepts, determine visual approaches, translate marketing objectives into compelling creative executions, and carry projects through final production while maintaining brand consistency and a high standard of quality across channels. Strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills are essential.
This is a full-time, salaried position located in Palm Springs, CA. This position is not remote.
When applying, please include a link to your portfolio demonstrating both conceptual ability and hands-on execution, ideally across multiple channels.
Responsibilities
  • Translate marketing objectives into compelling creative solutions
  • Design, build, test, and deploy responsive email marketing campaigns using ESP/email marketing platforms
  • Develop creative concepts and visual direction for integrated campaigns
  • Develop platform-appropriate creative assets for social media, including static, animated, and video content
  • Own projects from concept and design through production and delivery
  • Ensure consistency and quality across print, digital, email, web, social and event applications
  • Design and produce website content using web editing platforms such as WordPress
  • Manage multiple concurrent creative projects and production schedules, ensuring assets are delivered accurately and on deadline
  • Adapt print campaigns into digital, email, and social executions

Desired Skills and Experience
  • 5+ years of professional design experience, with demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated digital creative
  • Strong understanding of responsive design, digital design best practices, and user experience principles
  • Strong understanding of the process of concept development, creative messaging, and storyboarding
  • Ability to work independently partnering with marketing, editorial, sales, events, digital/web, and leadership
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, software, and AI-assisted creative tools, and appropriately incorporate them into workflows
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Maintain organized project files, creative assets, and production documentation

Technical Skills/Software
  • Working cross-platform (PC and Mac) and with various presentation devices/OS platforms
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat Pro
  • MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Online web editing platforms (knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS a plus but not required)
Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000 per year
 

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