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Production Designers and Art Directors

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

The work of production designers and art directors requires creativity, imagination, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Art directors must be able to work with all sorts of specialized equipment and computer software, such as computer-aided design programs, as well as make presentations on the ideas behind their work.

The ability to work well with different people is a must for production designers and art directors. They must always be up to date on new techniques, trends, and attitudes. And because deadlines are a constant part of the work, an ability to handle stress and pressure well is key. Time-management skills are also important.

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