In movie production: Salary, career path, job outlook, education and more
In movie production, art directors collaborate with directors to determine what sets will be needed for the film and what style or look the sets should have. They hire and supervise a staff of assistant art directors or set designers to complete designs.
- Education Required
- Many art directors start out in another art-related occupation, such as fine artists or photographers. Work experience in art or design occupations develops an art directors ability to visually communicate to a specific audience creatively and effectively. They gain the appropriate education for that occupation, usually by earning a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
- Job Outlook
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The projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026: 7% (As fast as average)
(The average growth rate for all occupations is 7 percent.) - Median pay: How much do Art Directors make?
- $89,820 Annual Salary
- $43.18 per hour
Careers for Art Directors
- In advertising and public relations
- In publishing
- Magazine designers