Job Description Art directors supervise big-picture design concerns for print or digital publications, advertising campaigns, and design firms. They create design concepts, review photographs and art, and other workers and design resources to ensure that the overall execution of a design is eye catching, appealing, and organized. Art directors usually begin their careers as entry-level artists in advertising, publishing, design, and motion picture production firms, working their way up the ranks after demonstrating artistic and leadership abilities.

Median Salary $68,000

Education Requirements Some art schools offer coursework in art direction as part of their curricula. Depending on the scope of their responsibilities, some art directors also may pursue a degree in art administration, which teaches non-artistic skills such as project management and finance.

Job Outlook Employment for art directors is expect to grow at a faster-than-average rate of nine percent through 2016. Despite an expanding number of opportunities, art directors should experience keen competition for the available openings.