How many years of experience did you have before becoming a Senior Art Director and what was your salary progression to that point? Also, what responsibilities came with the title? 

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Post college work i had 1 1/2 years but did freelance and internships at bigger agencies throughout college.

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My partner and I got promoted to senior after 2 years, making 80-90 over the course of another 2 years with one 10k raise.

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As far as experience, depends on the agency. Many pharma agencies now have art sup and group art sup levels between senior AD and ACD. So while years ago I’d see senior ADs with 7-8 years experience, now I see them with 3 years experience. It’s lower on the totem poll than before. Salary -I’d guess 80s/90s, if your agency is structured as I’ve described. But much higher if your agency goes straight from senior AD to ACD.

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Lol pharma agencies give out the senior titles to creatives 6-9 months after they were interns. And it shows.

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