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Art Director Job Description Sample Template

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This free Art Director job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Art Director to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Art Director Job Summary

We are currently seeking a dynamic, creative and experienced art director to join our growing agency. The art director will be responsible for managing the production of creative designs and art layouts by developing concepts and providing work direction to staff. The art director must use their graphic design skills and industry knowledge to develop creative standards and guide multimedia content development for many different clients on a wide array of projects. This role is ultimately responsible for the final product, what advertisements look like and for generating brilliant ideas to present to the client and see to production.

Art Director Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage employees including scheduling and training
  • Manage efficiency and quality in production
  • Identify and resolve process problems
  • Set standards for customer service
  • Track and manage expenses and make adjustments to lower costs
  • Review production process including budget, objectives, and means
  • Develop wireframes and storyboards
  • Select graphic content and assign layout design concepts to artists
  • Transform designs into art layouts, working with the design team
  • Mark-up layouts and prepare for printing
  • Present layouts and storyboards to clients
  • Work with the client to address any concerns or comments and get client approval of a project
  • Continue to develop a skillset and learn about current trends, adjusting process and approach

Art Director Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art required
  • 8+ years as a professional graphic designer
  • Minimum 4+ years' experience in a supervisory role
  • Dedication to graphic consistency, brand standards, and quality across all channels
  • Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
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