Art director (advertising)

Advertising art directors shape the visual side of ads and campaigns. The work involves developing visual concepts, directing design and imagery, collaborating with copywriters and photographers, and overseeing the look of campaigns across media to bring ideas to life visually.

They work for ad agencies and brands. The role suits visually gifted, conceptual, collaborative people with strong design sense who can turn a brief into striking visual ideas, direct the craft of execution, work closely with writers and producers, and combine aesthetic judgment with the strategic understanding of how visuals sell and persuade.