Art director

What is an art director?

In a nutshell, the art director heads up an agency’s production department and is in charge of the overall visual appearance.

What will I be doing?

• coming up with creative concepts, according to client requirements
• presenting creative work to clients
• making decisions on the visual elements of the project
• collaborating with other departments
• managing the team, and ensuring work is completed on time and to creative director/client satisfaction

What skills do I need?

• passion for design
• creativity and imagination
• computer literate, preferably with Mac experience, and knowledge of specialist packages
• attention to detail
• up-to-date knowledge of design and media trends.