Creative Director

Creative Directors are advertising and marketing professionals who direct the way the organisation’s products, services, and brand is visually projected into the market. They lead teams of copywriters, graphic artists, and web designers, brainstorming innovations and approving finished copy.

As a creative director you could be meeting with the CEO to negotiate next year’s budget for marketing and company branding, reviewing concepts for new packaging materials and supporting web copy, or analysing the behavioural metrics of your target customers and global audience.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $139,984
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a creative director?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Marketing)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Advertising)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Design

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $58,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Creative Industries

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)

On Campus
3 years
$24,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design

21st October 2024)

Career spotlight: Advertising and marketing professionals

2nd October 2019)

How to become a multimedia designer

4th November 2019)