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Creative Director

Design, Media, and Writing
Visual Design / Arts
Creative Director

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.

At a Glance

Creative Director earns an average of $51,034/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.8–5.2 years. Top skills: Presentations, Communication, Writing.

Avg Annual Salary

$51,034/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

4.8–5.2 years

Job Postings

10

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Art Directors

Median Wage

$111,040/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.2%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Marketing

4.8

Project Management

4.8

Packaging And Labeling

4.7

Adobe Creative Suite

4.7

AutoCAD

4.6

SAP Applications

4.6

Entertainment Marketing

4.6

SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)

4.5

New Product Development

4.5

Prototyping

4.5

Design Elements And Principles

4.4

Kendo UI (User Interface Framework)

4.4

Billing

4.4

Mobile Application Development

4.4

Common Skills (13)

Presentations

5.0

Communication

5.0

Multitasking

4.9

Leadership

4.8

Sales

4.8

Customer Service

4.8

Organizational Skills

4.7

Mentorship

4.7

Timelines

4.6

Relationship Management

4.5

Microsoft Office

4.5

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