Art Directors

Does not pass

• Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.5% of the role's time · $656M

• Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.

  physical work, outside the screen · 10.4% of the role's time · $651M

• Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.0% of the role's time · $561M

• Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $545M · waiting on a check

• Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $543M

• Present final layouts to clients for approval.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.9% of the role's time · $493M · waiting on a check

• Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 7.4% of the role's time · $462M

• Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $453M · waiting on a check

• Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $352M

• Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.6% of the role's time · $351M

• Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $255M

• Hire, train, and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $252M

• Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $208M

• Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $201M

• Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $150M

• Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $129M