Creative directors are the head of a team charged with generating and implementing innovative work. This could involve projects related to advertising, graphic design media, music, or other similar areas. The tasks they perform vary based on their field of work and the position they hold such as they could be a web designer's lead or oversee the copywriting of advertising campaigns, or act as an art director of an advertising or publication. Other responsibilities supervised by creative directors typically involve assisting with the casting of commercials and developing radio commercials as well as assisting graphic designers and copywriters on various tasks.
Creative directors typically are classified into two categories: the in-house director of creative, or an agency's creative director. In-house creative directors are typically responsible for marketing campaigns and other creative projects for large corporations, while the agency creative director manages the creative tasks of a greater amount of clients. Creative directors usually work full-time in a workplace however their schedules and working environment can vary depending on the job.
A bachelor's or technical degree in graphic design or advertising, music media, or any other field that is relevant to the field of creative director is usually required for this job. Experience in the industry is required in addition. The creative director should be adept at group coordination and be able to give constructive critique. They must also be able to manage ideas through the entire development process, from brainstorming to finalization as well as other skills that are relevant to the position they hold (such as proficiency in specific computer programs and knowledge specific to the industry) might be required or desired in addition.