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
Example Sentences
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The book cover is an existing painting by Brooklyn-based artist Naruki Kukita, selected by veteran art director Martha Kennedy with Kemp’s input.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Then there’s Phil Hayes’s efforts as the art director and background specialist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
In her paper, Dr Hale chronicles terse correspondences between the museum's art director, Professor John Coolidge, and Ramsey once concerns had been raised by the duchess.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025
As an art director with a background in theater, Mary Kenny has a flair for interior design that rivals her skills as an event planner in the entertainment industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024
In every TV Guide and Parade ad, he had his art director put a little gold box in the corner of the order coupon.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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