Occupational Employment Statistics
27-1011 Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.
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Minnesota
| 920 | 132 | $58.27/hr | $34.99/hr | $44.17/hr | $54.22/hr | $66.72/hr | $87.82/hr |
| Manufacturing | 80 | $36.03/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 30 | $46.57/hr |
| Information | 60 | $38.59/hr |
| Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | 680 | $63.41/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | $35.78/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | 20 | $49.85/hr |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Present final layouts to clients for approval.
- Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.
- Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.
- Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
- Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
- Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
- Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
- Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.
- Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
- Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.