ISCO Occupation Group 2166.4 Art Director
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Art Director: Art directors shape the visual layout of a concept. They create innovative designs, develop artistic projects and manage the cooperation between all aspects involved. Art directors may perform creative work in theatre, marketing, advertising, video and motion picture, fashion or online companies. They ensure that the work performed is visually appealing to audiences.
Essential Skills
- Manage Budgets
- Assemble An Artistic Team
- Develop Professional Network
- Develop Creative Ideas
- Finish Project Within Budget
- Create New Concepts
- Cue A Performance
- Follow Time Cues
- Keep Up With Trends
- Health And Safety Regulations
- Theatre Techniques
- Consult With Producer
- Develop Design Concept
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Analyse The Need For Technical Resources
- Personal Directing Styles
- Analyse A Script
- Design Principles
- Work With Playwrights
- Direct An Artistic Team
- Determine Visual Concepts
- Read Scripts
- Business Strategy Concepts
Optional Skills
- Digital Marketing Techniques
- Evaluate Art Quality
- Social Media Marketing Techniques
- Advertising Techniques
- Contact Talent Agents
- Select Music For Performance
- Coordinate With Creative Departments
- Search Databases
- Manage Prompt Book
- Lighting Techniques
- Trends In Fashion
- Lead Cast And Crew
- History Of Fashion
- Use Technical Documentation
- Musical Genres
- Negotiate With Artists
- Approve Advertising Campaign
- Musical Instruments
- Plan Musical Performances
- Define Artistic Vision
- Manage Contracts
- Promote Cultural Venue Events
- Music And Video Industry
- Technical Drawings
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Carry Out Interviews To Select Artistic Team Members
- Work With Motion Picture Editing Team
- Multimedia Systems
- Coordinate Artistic Production
- Work With Pre-Production Team
- Liaise With Cultural Partners
- Cultural Projects
- Evaluate Advertising Campaign
- Perform Project Management
- Cinematography
- Computer Equipment
- Marketing Principles
- Discover Acting Talent
- Coordinate Technical Teams In Artistic Productions
- Film Production Process
- Photography
- Marketing Management
- Acting And Directing Techniques
- Supervise Equipment
- Ensure Visual Quality Of The Set
- Estimate Duration Of Work
- Check Material Rescources
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Manage Staff
- Maintain Blocking Notes
- Organise Rehearsals
- Graphic Design
- Carry Out Auditions
- Coordinate Advertising Campaigns
- Work With Video And Motion Picture Production Team
- Create Production Schedules
Alternative Names
- Artistic Projects Manager
- Advertising Art Director
- Creative Director
- Visual Art Director
- Stage Director
- Designer
- Maestro
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C2166.4.1 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.1 Animation Director |
| C2166.4.6 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.6 Stage Director |
| C2166.4.8 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.8 Video And Motion Picture Director |
| C2166.4.3 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.3 Director Of Photography |
| C2166.4.5 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.5 Production Designer |
| C2166.4.2 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.2 Casting Director |
| C2166.4.4 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.4 Lighting Director |
| C2166.4.7 | ISCO Specialization 2166.4.7 Technical Director |
