How do they match: Art Directors

  • Product Designer
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Ad Production Manager
  • Advertising Production Manager
  • Art Supervisor
  • Graphic Design and Art Production Manager
  • Group Art Supervisor

  • 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.

  • Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
  • Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained.
  • Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.
  • Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
  • Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
  • Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.
  • Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.

  • Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
  • Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
  • Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
  • Prepare production storyboards.
  • Present work to clients for approval.
  • Train others on work processes.