Career Profile

Art Director

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $57,900
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions.

General Information

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. Excludes Set and Exhibit Designers (27-1027).

Art Director

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

36

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 36 openings per year are projected for Art Director.

+19.4%

Employment Change

Employment for Art Director is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.4% between 2025 and 2030.

$27.84

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.84/hour. Entry level workers are paid $3.03, while experienced workers are paid $47.46. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 275 Art Director in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 328.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Art Director are Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Motion Picture and Video Industries, and Specialized Design Services.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Art Director include Design, Computers and Electronics, and Fine Arts.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Art Director is Bachelor's. 65% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.