Career Profile
Art Directors
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).
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Art Directors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 49 openings per year are projected for Art Directors.
Employment Change
Employment for Art Directors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $37.13/hour. Entry level workers are paid $27.21, while experienced workers are paid $50.33. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 307 Art Directors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 365.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Art Directors are Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Specialized Design Services, and Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Art Directors include Design, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Art Directors is Bachelor's. 84% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.