# 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. - Code: 27-1011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-1011) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 16 tasks (12 core and 4 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-1011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Work with creative directors to develop design solutions. Core task · Task 291 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Present final layouts to clients for approval. Core task · Task 288 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements. Core task · Task 286 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 4. Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities. Core task · Task 287 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques. Core task · Task 289 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 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. Core task · Task 284 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 7. Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members. Core task · Task 285 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements. Core task · Task 294 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 9. Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained. Core task · Task 293 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications. Core task · Task 292 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Hire, train, and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing. Core task · Task 290 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends. Core task · Task 20242 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing. Supplemental task · Task 295 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices. Supplemental task · Task 297 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 15. Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production. Supplemental task · Task 298 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 16. Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed. Supplemental task · Task 296 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2023 ## More in Arts, Design, Media & Sports - [Actors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2011.00): 18 tasks - [Artists and Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Athletes and Sports Competitors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2021.00): 9 tasks - [Audio and Video Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4011.00): 29 tasks - [Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3011.00): 24 tasks - [Broadcast Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4012.00): 27 tasks - [Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4031.00): 21 tasks - [Choreographers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2032.00): 18 tasks - [Coaches and Scouts](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2022.00): 27 tasks - [Commercial and Industrial Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1021.00): 17 tasks - [Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3092.00): 14 tasks - [Craft Artists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1012.00): 15 tasks - [Dancers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2031.00): 14 tasks - [Designers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Disc Jockeys, Except Radio](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2091.00): 19 tasks - [Editors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3041.00): 21 tasks - [Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Fashion Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1022.00): 20 tasks - [Film and Video Editors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4032.00): 22 tasks - [Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1013.00): 28 tasks - [Floral Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1023.00): 15 tasks - [Graphic Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1024.00): 19 tasks - [Interior Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1025.00): 16 tasks - [Interpreters and Translators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3091.00): 17 tasks - [Lighting Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4015.00): 16 tasks - [Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4099.00): no tasks listed - [Media and Communication Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3099.00): no tasks listed - [Media Programming Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.03): 23 tasks - [Media Technical Directors/Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.05): 15 tasks - [Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1026.00): 24 tasks - [Music Directors and Composers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2041.00): 30 tasks - [Musicians and Singers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2042.00): 29 tasks - [News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3023.00): 30 tasks - [Photographers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4021.00): 28 tasks - [Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.05): 16 tasks - [Producers and Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.00): 30 tasks - [Public Relations Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3031.00): 18 tasks - [Set and Exhibit Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1027.00): 27 tasks - [Sound Engineering Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4014.00): 14 tasks - [Special Effects Artists and Animators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1014.00): 13 tasks - [Talent Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.04): 15 tasks - [Technical Writers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3042.00): 15 tasks - [Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2023.00): 16 tasks - [Writers and Authors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.00): 20 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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