What does a Art Director do?

You define the visual look of campaigns, magazines or films.

What education does Art Director require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Art Director earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

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Art Director

Creative & Design

Art Directors lead the visual design of advertising campaigns, magazines, films or websites. They develop creative concepts, manage design teams and ensure that visual communication is consistent and impactful. They work in agencies, publishing houses or large corporations.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 130'000

CHF 10'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Art Director

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity10/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)5/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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