Is it hard to switch from Designer to Art Director? I just got offered a Junior Designer role and don’t know if this will mess up my chances of being an Art Director down the line

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An old boss used to day “designers are the best art directors” and to a degree, it’s true. I’d never shy away from hiring an AD whose got a solid design background. Being able to execute is important. There’s far too many AD’s with great ideas and terribly designed ads that undercut their effectiveness.

Take it all in but never stop pushing to be part of the concepting and know you’re looking to progress beyond pure design.

You’ll be better at both, if you always wear both hats.

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It certainly can’t hurt. Always good to build the foundation skills. Make sure to get involved in concepting processes when able-so you can make a transition.

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I think art directors with a design background are much more valuable. You can always learn to concept better. But hard to learn to be a great designer once you’ve been in the business for a while.

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Definitely will not mess up your chances. Everyone loves an art director who can design.

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