Industry: Creative and media
Median salary: $105,180

Art directors, also known as creative directors, are responsible for overseeing the visual aspects of a project, whether it’s an advertising campaign, commercial, magazine cover, product packaging, television show, film or website. They often work with a team of other creatives, such as video editors, graphic designers, fashion stylists, makeup artists and animators to bring a project to life and meet the client’s expectations.

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