Design Director
Artisan Talent
New York, NY · $130k–$140k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $135,000 a year. Across 35 open design director listings that state pay, the middle half runs $130,000 to $175,000 and the median is $152,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 11% below the median.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among art directors, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for art directors: 21% (some).
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About the job
...Our client is seeking a hands-on Design Director to lead a growing multidisciplinary design team at a 25-year-old experiential marketing agency. With roots in printing, the agency has grown into a full-service partner for live events, experiential activations, and influencer...