Are you a Graphic Designer that’s looking to take your career to the next level by becoming an Art Director? In today's video I'll be breaking down the skills you need, the steps to take, and valuable resources that will help you land a job as an Art Director.
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Related videos:
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00:00 Intro
01:19 The differences between Graphic Design and Art Direction
01:32 Granular vs. big picture focus
02:18 Measuring success for Graphic Designers
02:34 Measuring success for Art Directors
02:58 Roles within a creative team
03:31 The similarities between Graphic Design and Art Direction
03:41 Mastering design fundamentals
04:04 Staying current with design trends
04:20 Networking with other creatives
04:49 Must-have skills for Art Directors
04:59 Establishing creative vision for projects
05:51 How to use a Swipe Folder for inspiration
06:16 Must-read books on creativity
06:37 Creative leadership
07:02 How to motivate a design team
07:52 How to get leadership experience
08:32 Must-read books on leadership
08:43 Communication for creative leaders
09:00 Providing feedback to design team
09:30 Communicating with stakeholders
10:04 Communicating with users
10:35 The role of empathy in creative communication
11:17 Must-read books on communication
11:49 How to become an Art Director
12:05 Share your goals with your manager
12:44 Find small ways to gain experience
13:30 The importance of freelancing
14:01 Update your design portfolio with Art Direction examples
14:39 Outro
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