Creative Directors
A Creative Director may direct style and visual image for a company. May direct the work of other design staff including artists, photographers, writers and editors. May work on page layout and cover art in print or web publishing, or the visual aspects of a design or media campaign. May oversee set design for movie, television or theatre productions.
About this Career
Average Salary
£43,525New workers start at around £19,741. Normal pay is £43,525 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £73,357
Annual Openings
65Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Determines staffing, material, financial, and other short- and long-term needs.
- Reviews and revises creative teams' work across multiple projects.
- Establishes client's requirements and oversees the conception and development of multiple projects.
- Keeps up to date with new releases, publications and trends in relevant fields.
- Helps set the creative direction of their organisation and finds new talent, such as artists, writers and musicians, as well as pieces such as artworks, scripts and music.
- Liaises with clients, generates new business and promotes their organisation by attending and organising conferences, exhibits and other events.
- Plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the activities and resources of organisations in the creative industries, such as publishing firms, art galleries and television companies.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 72% |
| Active Listening | 72% |
| Speaking | 69% |
| Active Learning | 69% |
| Critical Thinking | 67% |
| Learning Strategies | 64% |
| Monitoring | 64% |
| Writing | 63% |
| Mathematics | 52% |
| Science | 21% |