Salary Breakdown
Art Directors
Average
$91,190
ANNUAL
$43.84
HOURLY
Entry Level
$58,290
ANNUAL
$28.02
HOURLY
Mid Level
$80,650
ANNUAL
$38.77
HOURLY
Expert Level
$132,280
ANNUAL
$63.60
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Art Directors
1,340
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Art Directors
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Top Expected Tasks
Art Directors
01
Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
02
Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
03
Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
04
Present final layouts to clients for approval.
05
Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.
06
Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
07
Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
08
Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.
09
Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.
10
Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Art Directors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Originality
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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