Take relevant university courses. Fine art, design, advertising and graphics are a great place to start.

Most art directors have previous relevant experience in the industry as photographers, graphic designers, editors or illustrators or other creative roles before advancing to an art director position.

Graduate training in management or advanced professional training can be beneficial.

Keeping you accountable and on schedule

Build a portfolio of your work including any relevant projects you have worked on.

Conceptualising ideas based of a client brief

Presenting and communicating your vision to stakeholders

Hiring a creative team to turn ideas into reality

Meeting budget and deadline requirements

Overseeing media production and editing