art director
Americannoun
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Movies, Television. the person who determines the staging requirements for a production and often designs the sets or supervises their building and dressing.
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Also called art editor. a person who is responsible for the selection, execution, production, etc., of graphic art for a publication, advertising agency, or the like.
noun
Etymology
Origin of art director
First recorded in 1930–35
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Chris Roberts worked as an art director on the first season, but says he was initially offered a lower rate for season two.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Once the winner is determined, trophies will go to the album’s art director and the designers, photographers and illustrators will receive a certificate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
Anna Macdonald, an art director there, said engagement with "exciting visuals and incredible storylines" gave children "a break" from the everyday.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
Then there’s Phil Hayes’s efforts as the art director and background specialist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Anne Leigh, the art director, laid out visually sumptuous pages.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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