Art director

Art director

Art directors create and oversee the creation of visual media for advertising, publishing, film, television, marketing and other uses.

Also known as

Advertising art director, creative director, production design, film art director, TV art director, broadcasting designer

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Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices and studios, and may travel locally and nationally
  • Need to be creative, communicate well and work well under pressure

Typical tasks

  • Design and create visual media
  • Direct people to create media
  • Manage operations of art departments and organisations
  • Guide visual direction of projects
  • Work with others to develop designs
  • Determine budgets and project needs
  • Present work to clients
  • Review art and design projects
  • Give creative feedback and make final decisions

Salary information

$51K-$193K
LowerMost commonUpper
$51K$66K-$138K$193K

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