Art Director
Art directors are in charge of workers who produce artwork for magazines, ads, or products.
There is no one way to prepare to become an art director. In general, you need a bachelor's or master's degree. Recommended majors are art or graphic design.
$29,410
$53,690
$94,380
$14.14
$25.81
$45.38
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree in art

    • Hours

  • Work a regular schedule
  • Generally work more than 40 hours per week. May work on the weekends to meet deadlines
  • May travel to clients' offices
    • ART DIRECTOR will:
  • Supervise artists, graphic designers, copywriters, and others
  • Work with clients
  • Have years of work experience
  • Work for ad agencies, newspapers, and PR firms
    • ART DIRECTOR frequently:
  • Sit at desks or computer work stations
  • Repeat the same motions
  • Use their hands to draw, use computers, and handle photographs
    • It is important that ART DIRECTOR be able to:
  • See details of art, photos, and designs that are less than a few feet away
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
    • Congratulations! You have enough education to select this career. Choose an option on the right.