Art Director
The job of art director exists in a number of creative fields, including graphic design, advertising, marketing, publishing, film and TV, web design and video games. It generally involves managing a team of designers working on a creative project, but the degree of responsibility and autonomy can vary. Becoming an art director involves more than just having the right design portfolio and creative resume . To get the lowdown, first we asked a pair of leading art directors to share their thoughts and experiences on what art directors do and what makes a good art director. Following that you'll find five pro tips for becoming an art director ( skip to the tips here ). What is an art director and what do they do? James Fenton, founder of Blimp Creative , tells us: "To begin to understand what is expected of an art director, it's first worth considering the term as both a role within a team, as well as a creative discipline in itself. "As an art...