Art Directors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (6%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 14 (88%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (6%)

• Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Present final layouts to clients for approval.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Hire, train, and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task