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O*NET-SOC 27-1011.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.Core291
  2. Present final layouts to clients for approval.Core288
  3. Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.Core286
  4. Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.Core287
  5. Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.Core289
  6. Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.Core284
  7. Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.Core285
  8. Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.Supplemental295
  9. Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.Core294
  10. Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained.Core293
  11. Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.Core292
  12. Hire, train, and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing.Core290
  13. Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.Supplemental297
  14. Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.Core20242
  15. Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.Supplemental298
  16. Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.Supplemental296

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 52 examples in 22 categories, 23 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Adobe ActionScript

Video creation and editing software

  • Adobe After EffectsHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Adobe Director
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • WeVideo
  • YouTube

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Adobe IllustratorHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Adobe ImageReady
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Autodesk Maya

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • FacebookHot Technology
  • Social media software
  • WordPressHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesignHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Quark enterprise publishing software
  • QuarkXPress

Web platform development software

  • AJAXHot Technology
  • Apache Flex
  • Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
  • Drupal
  • Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
  • Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • PHPHot Technology
  • WoodWing

Presentation software

  • Apple iWork Keynote
  • Apple Keynote
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Operating system software

  • Apple macOSHot Technology

Network conferencing software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology

Project management software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk 3ds Max Design
  • Computer assisted design software

Analytical or scientific software

  • Data visualization software

Graphical user interface development software

  • FigmaHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object or component oriented development software

  • jQueryHot Technology

Mobile operator specific application software

  • Mag+
  • Mobile application software
  • Tablet application software

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Program testing software

  • User interface design software

Internet browser software

  • Web broswer software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Review art or design materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Research new technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design layouts for print publications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare production storyboards.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Write informational material.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

  • Present work to clients for approval.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Confer with clients to determine needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Negotiate for services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Coordinate artistic activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train others on work processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate design activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Staffing Organizational Units

  • Select staff, team members, or performers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 18
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.