Creative Director Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Creative Director:

Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism and other relevant fields.
A minimum of 5 years’ digital experience, particularly with, but not limited to web, social and emerging technologies.
Have an in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models.
Must be a creative and strategic thinker.
A solid understanding of design, copy and web practices.
Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Creative Director skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Creative Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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