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.
Southeast Minnesota
| 20 | 8 | $29.12/hr | $10.67/hr | $11.60/hr | $23.97/hr | $48.85/hr | $57.53/hr |
Manufacturing | 40 | $30.94/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 50 | $37.88/hr |
Information | N/A | $34.46/hr |
Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
Professional and Business Services | 720 | $54.85/hr |
Education and Health Services | 20 | $37.87/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | 20 | $24.53/hr |
Other Services | N/A | $28.02/hr |
Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Present final layouts to clients for approval.
- 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.
- Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.
- Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.