Art Directors

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
14%
risk level
POLLING
31%
Based on 138 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
3.8%
by 2031
WAGES
$105,180
or $50.56 hourly
VOLUME
54,470
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.2/10

Automation risk

14% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Fine Arts

  • Persuasion

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Negotiation

User poll

31% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 14% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Art Directors' job openings is expected to rise 3.8% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Art Directors' was $105,180, or $50.56 per hour

'Art Directors' were paid 127.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Moderate range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 54,470 people employed as Art Directors within the United States.

This represents around 0.04% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as Art Directors.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 27-1011.00

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Comments

MMS says
I guess AI cannot tell designers what to do. So art directors rule...
Jul 11, 2021 at 02:24 PM
Alejandra Vargas (Highly likely) says
Khan Academy and other websites can offer students information of art pieces.
Jul 29, 2019 at 11:26 PM

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