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Art Director

Art Directors
Description
Lead the visual direction for campaigns across print, digital, broadcast, and film; develop design concepts and presentation approaches, and direct teams producing artwork and layouts.
  • • Define layout and presentation approaches; specify typography, imagery, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
  • • Review and approve art, copy, and proofs.
  • • Manage projects and accounts within budget and timelines.
  • • Collaborate with creative, copy, and production leads to align on client goals and concepts.
  • • Present concepts and final layouts to clients and stakeholders for approval.
  • • Meet with clients to clarify objectives, budget, background, style, and technique.
  • • Hire, mentor, and direct designers, illustrators, and production staff.
  • • Partner with creative directors to develop design solutions.
  • • Ensure illustrative and design materials meet brand standards and specifications.
  • • Oversee photo and video shoots and print sessions to secure required assets.
  • • Create or commission custom illustrations and graphic elements as needed.
  • • Provide clear layout annotations and typographic specifications for production and vendors.
  • • Negotiate with printers and vendors on services, schedules, and budgets.
  • • Guide interface and visual design for multimedia products and experiences.
  • • Develop storyboards and shot lists to communicate sequence and timing for video or TV.
  • • Research and adopt current design trends, tools, and production technologies.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
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