About the role
Art directors, or creative directors, are responsible for the visual style and content in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and film and television productions. They develop design concepts and direct other creators to create a cohesive aesthetic vision. Often they have a background in graphic design, advertising, or similar creative fields.Responsibilities
Art directors determine how best visual concepts can represent a brand or a story. They lead and coordinate work between different departments such as design, photography, and layout. Overseeing and providing feedback on creative processes to ensure quality and consistency is a central part of their work.Skills and tools
Art directors must have a strong creative vision, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. They use tools like Adobe Creative Suite and often have knowledge in typography and photography. Organizational skills and time management are also important qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are grafisk design, windows server operativsystem and windows server applikationsplattform.