Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Art Directors to increase by 4.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 140,200 to 146,000 jobs. Its estimate of 12,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($114,850), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
140,200
Projected employment (2034)
146,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
12,200
Pay & Preparation
$114,850
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.75/5) • Time Management (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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