Art Director
Head of creative concepts
Fields of activity | Art Director
As an art director, you’ll create advertising campaigns and other media formats for companies, such as TV and online campaigns, websites, or billboards. Your primary focus will be on the visual design of advertising material and their execution, including film shoots or photo productions.
Leading a team of creative professionals and collaborating on ideas with them will be an essential part of your work as an art director. Together, you’ll develop concepts and storyboards to plan the production process. Finally, you’ll present the completed advertising concepts to clients.
Personal requirements | Art Director
- Visual thinking
- Creativity and an eye for aesthetics
- Quick comprehension
- Stress resistance and flexibility
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Path to the profession | Art Director
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Take the testPotential jobs | Art Director
As an art director, you’ll spend much of your time in meetings or working at your computer designing, planning, and discussing campaigns. Career opportunities can be found in PR, media, and advertising agencies, as well as in the advertising departments of companies and publishing houses. Large media companies also offer a variety of challenging roles for art directors.