- Determine how best to represent a concept visually- Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use- Develop the overall look or style of a publication, advertising campaign, or theater, television, or film set- Supervise design staff- Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by staff members- Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style-Coordinate activities with other artistic or creative departments- Develop detailed budgets and timelines- Present designs to clients for approvalAn art director will work with the art and design staff in advertising agencies, public relations firms, and book, magazine, or newspaper publishers to create designs and layouts. They also work with producers and directors of theatre, television, or movie productions to oversee set designs. Their work requires them to understand the design elements of projects, inspire other creative workers, and keep projects on budget and on time. Sometimes, they are responsible for developing the budgets and timelines.An art director will typically do the following:- Determine how best to represent a concept visually- Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use- Develop the overall look or style of a publication, advertising campaign, or theater, television, or Art directors work in a variety of industries, and the type of work they do varies somewhat with the industry. However, almost all art directors set the overall artistic style and visual image to be created for each project, and oversee a staff of designers, artists, photographers, writers, or editors who are responsible for creating the individual works that collectively make up a completed product.