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Occupation

232131 Art Director (Media and Screen)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

232131 Art Director (Media and Screen)

Plans, organises, and controls the artistic and visual design of film, television, video, virtual productions, and media.

Artistic Directors are excluded from this occupation. Artistic Directors are included in Occupation 232132 Artistic Director.

Specialisations

  • Production Designer (Screen)
  • Set Designer (Screen)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Works closely with clients and creative teams to guide the visual direction of advertisements, films, video games, publications, and website designs
  • Researches and gathers visual references, including photographs, sketches, and other visual materials, to inform artistic direction
  • Develops and presents artistic concepts, storyboards, and visual presentations
  • Continually assesses the artistic progress of a project and provides direction as necessary
  • May oversee the visual style of animation and other visual effects
  • May oversee the design and creation of sets, costumes, props, and other visual elements
  • May provide guidance and feedback to actors and performers regarding their artistic interpretation and portrayal of characters
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