Career fit quiz

Is Art Director the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the art director career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the art director job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love visual design
Statement 2 of 8I want to lead creative teams
Statement 3 of 8I can present ideas confidently
Statement 4 of 8I handle feedback and pressure
Statement 5 of 8I care about brand consistency
Statement 6 of 8I have design experience
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus 5+ years of experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $114,850 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, advertising, websites, and movie and TV productions.

  • Develop visual concepts
  • Lead creative teams
  • Review and approve designs
  • Present ideas to clients
  • Manage budgets and schedules

Read a full day in the life or see art director salary data.

Enroll in trainingTake fit quiz