Entry Level Art Director Jobs
New grad art director jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Marketing & Advertising, with employers like Tarleton State University, University of North Texas, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools hiring at this level now.
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General Definition of Work
The art teacher, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion providing leadership in the educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. The teacher supervises, monitors, and evaluates students while developing lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met. Position teaches art history and visual art skills including drawing, painting, sculpting, and various other types of visual arts. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
- Create a culture of effectiveness by setting high standards and expectations for all students
- Plan and implement a program of study in visual arts that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students
- Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by the district and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students
- Establish learning objectives based on student needs, requirements of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Standard Course of Study, and district curriculum framework
- Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request
- Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and persevere through challenges
- Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to assess students' progress
- Assign and grade classwork and homework
- Maintain inventory of art supplies and equipment; ensure equipment is safe and in working order. Request replacement or repairs as needed
- Confer with parents/guardians, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges
- Attend Professional Learning Community (PLC) and staff meetings for instructional planning
- Participate in professional development focused on acquiring and improving skills and knowledge
- Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
- Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
- Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid NC Teaching certification or eligible for NC Teaching certification in Art area
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Work often requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights and rarely, the lifting of weights above 30 pounds
- Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through verbal and written communication
- Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
- The work is usually sedentary but requires standing and walking around the classroom and school. Requires ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
- Ability to move to other work locations
- Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
- Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- The work occasionally handles/works with biohazards and/or risks for potential job-related injury
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
- Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
- Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
General Definition of Work
The art teacher, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion providing leadership in the educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. The teacher supervises, monitors, and evaluates students while developing lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met. Position teaches art history and visual art skills including drawing, painting, sculpting, and various other types of visual arts. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
- Create a culture of effectiveness by setting high standards and expectations for all students
- Plan and implement a program of study in visual arts that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students
- Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by the district and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students
- Establish learning objectives based on student needs, requirements of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Standard Course of Study, and district curriculum framework
- Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request
- Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and persevere through challenges
- Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to assess students' progress
- Assign and grade classwork and homework
- Maintain inventory of art supplies and equipment; ensure equipment is safe and in working order. Request replacement or repairs as needed
- Confer with parents/guardians, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges
- Attend Professional Learning Community (PLC) and staff meetings for instructional planning
- Participate in professional development focused on acquiring and improving skills and knowledge
- Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
- Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
- Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid NC Teaching certification or eligible for NC Teaching certification in Art area
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Work often requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights and rarely, the lifting of weights above 30 pounds
- Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through verbal and written communication
- Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
- The work is usually sedentary but requires standing and walking around the classroom and school. Requires ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
- Ability to move to other work locations
- Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
- Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- The work occasionally handles/works with biohazards and/or risks for potential job-related injury
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
- Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
- Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
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Who's Hiring
- Tarleton State University4
- University of North Texas4
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools3
- Virginia Community College System3
- California State University, Stanislaus3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education58
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Marketing & Advertising5
- Retail4
- Science & Research3
Entry Level Art Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level art director job?
Focus on building a portfolio that shows concept-to-execution work, even from student projects, internships, or freelance clients. Entry level art director roles typically look for candidates who demonstrate visual problem-solving, proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to follow and contribute to a creative brief. Tailoring your portfolio to the industry you are targeting gives you a clear edge over general applicants.
Which companies hire entry level art directors?
Companies hiring entry level art directors right now include Tarleton State University, University of North Texas, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from agencies, in-house creative teams at consumer brands, and media companies that onboard junior creatives through structured mentorship or project-based roles.
Are there remote entry level art director jobs?
Yes, though remote roles at this level are less common than for more senior positions. About 9% of entry level art director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who are open to on-site or hybrid work will have access to a broader range of opportunities, particularly at agencies and studios that prefer in-person collaboration early in a creative career.
Are these new grad art director jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior art director roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or student work toward that requirement, or explicitly asks for a portfolio rather than a long employment history. Searching for roles that list a portfolio as a primary requirement is a reliable way to identify openings suited to a new grad.
Which industries hire the most entry level art directors?
Entry Level art director roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Marketing & Advertising, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain ongoing creative production needs, from campaign work and branded content to product packaging and digital media, creating consistent demand for junior creative talent.