Art Director (Advertising)

Job DescriptionAn advertising art director is someone who is in charge of

the appearance of an advertisement, from how it affects
consumers to how it literally looks. Sometimes, they think of
ideas, and other times they work on the project or edit the final
projects. Most advertising art directors need to be creative, and
need to be familiar with photography, and also advertisement.
SalaryThe median salary for an art director is $60,980 per year.
Although this is the median salary, the pay rate can range from
$40,217 to $93,966 per year.
Degree/Education NeededMost art directors need at least a bachelors degree, and
some even require a masters degree. People planning to become
an art director should get a degree or major in fine art, visual
communication or digital media. They should also have some
prior experience in graphic design, photography, or illustration.
Facts-The most popular industry for art directors is the media
industry
-The most popular city for art directors is New York City