senior designer or AD

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  • blastofv0

    wait a sec, what is an
    AD position, you guys make it sound like an intern, some bs position with little to none experience.

    is that what it is? a flunky?
    edd-e
    (Feb 8 07, 12:37)

    no no – well, I guess this just goes to show how insignificant and ambiguous titles really are in this industry. traditionally, an art director handles concepting for print, tv, web, whatever – they 'art direct' photo shoots, meaning they're in charge of planning and running the shoot, they supervise Jr ADs (kids just out of school), and they deal directly with clients and vendors.

    at an ad agency, they're typically partnered with a copywriter to work on TV spots and such as well.

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