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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Southeast Minnesota
| 20 | 4 | $47.47/hr | $30.70/hr | $34.63/hr | $40.65/hr | $54.66/hr | $70.22/hr |
| Manufacturing | 70 | $44.70/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 40 | $50.68/hr |
| Information | 170 | $36.99/hr |
| Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | 750 | $51.18/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 40 | $33.56/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 20 | $36.81/hr |
| Other Services | 20 | $46.75/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.