How do they match: Art Directors

  • Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

  • Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.
  • Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
  • Hire, train, and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing.
  • Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
  • Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.

  • Prepare production storyboards.
  • Present work to clients for approval.
  • Train others on work processes.