Advertising Art Director Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Advertising Art Director includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Determine how best to represent a concept visually
  • Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use
  • Develop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaign, or a theater, television, or film set
  • Supervise design staff
  • Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members
  • Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style
  • Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments
  • Develop detailed budgets and timelines
  • Present designs to clients for approval

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Advertising Art Director duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Advertising Art Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.