Art Director

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  Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Art Director

Also Called: Art Director, Art Supervisor, Creative Director (CD Director), Creative Manager, Creative Services Director, Creative Services Manager, Design Director, Graphic Design and Art Production Manager, Group Art Supervisor, Presentation Director, Art Director, Art Supervisor, Creative Director (CD Director), Creative Manager, Creative Services Director, Creative Services Manager, Design Director, Graphic Design and Art Production Manager, Group Art Supervisor, Presentation Director

What they do

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

$60,440
Starting Salary (2023)
$106,500
Median Salary (2023)
6.1%
Projected Job Growth
51,200
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
Present final layouts to clients for approval.
Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Cooperation
Innovation
Achievement/Effort

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Time Management

Expected Knowledge

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Common Activities

Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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