How much does an Art Director make in District of Columbia? The average Art Director salary in District of Columbia is $161,158 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $136,728 and $193,650. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Art Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Art Director Salary $114,486 DC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Art Director Salary $136,728 DC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Art Director Salary $161,158 DC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Art Director Salary $193,650 DC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Art Director Salary $223,233 DC February 26, 2024
25% $136,728 10% $114,486 90% $223,233 75% $193,650 $161,158 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Art Director need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Presentation: Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.

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InDesign: nDesign is a desktop publishing software application for creating flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books. Projects created using InDesign can be shared in both digital and print formats.

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Motion graphics: Motion Graphics is essentially graphic design made video. This style combines sound, text, charts, symbols, and animation, to convey hard data and written information in a compelling and clear way.

Presentation 2.06%
InDesign 1.07%
Motion graphics 0.66%
Others 96.21%

Job Description for Art Director

Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $161,158 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $161,158 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $161,158 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $161,158 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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