4. Art Directors
An art director is someone who is responsible for the visual style and images in a variety of mediums, such as magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create the whole design and direct others who are creating artwork or other creative layouts.
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What’s the salary?
Mean Income: $95,500
Top 10%: $166,620
What do you need?
- BA or BFA/MFA
- 5+ years of work experience in management
- Diverse portfolio
- Ability to interpret art and create dynamics that please certain audiences
- Create plans, events, and presentations for both clients and their audiences