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Art Director (Film, Television Or Stage)

ANZSCO 212311

Employed

220

Part-time share

17%

Female share

43%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Art Directors (Film, Television or Stage) plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.

What they typically do

  • Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting.
  • Assesses locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers.
  • Oversees creative aspects of film, television and stage productions.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
45%
VIC
28.4%
QLD
17.1%
SA
5.9%
WA
3.6%
NT
0%
ACT
0%
TAS
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Art Director (Film, Television Or Stage).