Noise is a graphic image where there are extra pixels in the image degrading the quality of the image.
2. Tell me do you have any writing experience?
Having worked with outside sources and overseas production I have written and communicated through many emails to get across many creative ideas and solutions. Also some personal writing through blogs and personal projects.
3. Explain me a situation where you had to make a quick decision?
Every day there are moments for quick decisions especially during print days and there are dicrepencies with ad copy. I discuss the situation with the appropriate people and email the dcision.
4. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of?
My marriage of 27 yrs, 2 daughters, and a 19 yr long creative career in the arts.
5. Tell me what do you like about our current artistic style, with our company?
I like the fact that your company is unique and very versatile.
6. Tell us have you ever had to fire anyone and then how did you feel about that?
I've never fired anyone before. Everyone was easy and great to work with and we all respect and understood each other.
7. Tell me as an Art Director, what do you believe is your best asset?
The ability to help designers create well marketed and designed material.
8. Explain me the three best projects from your portfolio?
The candidate needs to explain the entire design process, the decisions, ideation, context, why's, do's and dont's, through describing the production and execution of a specific project.
Question the designer's decisions to discover details of projects and the reasoning behind these decisions. Ask how the designer would have made those projects even better.
9. Explain about a client dispute you've dealt with, and how you handled it?
When concerns with a client arise I find it is best to reach out in person / verbally and discuss the issues and possible resolutions. Being a good listener is sometimes the rest way to solve a problem.
10. Tell me how would you describe (needed art director or your) work style?
My work style matching exactlty what cashier job requires by: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations, creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems, being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace, a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
11. Tell me what field, industry, type of work do you prefer?
From digital to print to 360 solutions, from social causes to luxury projects, pinpoint candidates' interests and preferences, and build up the talk to personal goals, project goals and things they want to do and create but haven't had a chance to do.
12. Tell us what is your biggest design challenge?
If you were confronted by a tough challenge, we want to hear about it. Why was it the biggest challenge in your career? What happened, what did you do to overcome it, what tools and processes were employed?
Most design work goes unseen and behind the curtains in the design process. We want to hear your design hero story. Alternatively, describe your dream challenge and how you would design a process to help you deal with it.
13. Do you know the role of a copywriter?
Copywriter is a commercial author who writes copy for brochures, annual reports, adverts or other marketing materials. Copywriter either work as a freelancer or work inside the larger advertising agencies.
14. Tell me how would you describe your design research?
When discussing design research, it is necessary to cover all the angles with which the candidate is familiar, and explain the reasoning why s/he decided to use a particular technique, tool, or way of thinking to achieve a result.
Nevertheless, if a designer received the data via the client, copywriter, strategist, or UX designer, it will be necessary to conduct further research that will confirm the designer's statements, possibly upgrading the outcome.
15. Do you know what is drop shadow?
Drop shadow is the shading effect used to give the appearance of graphics or raised type on the designed page.
16. Explain me a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project?
To help my junior reach a deadline that they couldn't have done alone as they were on a long sick leave, my team and I gathered together and worked till the next morning to get everything finished.
17. Explain me what is the meaning of color and color theory in visual design?
Color plays a major part in the consideration of visual communication.
Big brands tell their stories through color. They connect with their consumers and the public with consistent use of color, color palettes and color systems. Color is a powerful tool that enables distinction and differentiation between brands. A brand that changes color with a new identity sometimes has dangerous results.
Tell us how successful brands communicate through color theory, and the meaning of color in design.
18. Please explain us more about your design background?
Finding out more about the designer's background, based on his or her general introduction can provide us with relevant information about the design school the candidate attended, past/current work positions, design experience, problems and projects that s/he found along the way and how this translates to his/her current design career and future aspirations.
19. Explain the skills required for an art director to work in an ad agency?
☛ Strong foundation in design
☛ Readiness to work long hours
☛ Knowledge with Photoshop, illustrator, indesign, flash, QuarkXpress, PowerPoint and other programs
☛ PHP, HTML, and other web experience are often required
☛ Enable to manage a project from concept through production in multiple media
20. Tell me what are the main things that the art director for an ad look for?
☛ Composition: does it cover all aspects of the ad including images
☛ Typography: does the letter or font used are align and readable to the target audience
☛ Color: does the color used in the ad campaign, suits the color scheme of the brand.
21. Explain me what was your greatest accomplishment as an art director?
My greatest accomplishment was being able to work well with my team. This does not necessarily mean that we have the same ideals, but we all are compatible with each other and are open-minded and respect each others artistic styles.
22. Tell me what excites you the most about a career as an art director?
Sharing creative vision with Junior designers to excite them about a project has always been a highlight of being a Senior Designer. Taking responsibility and leadership feels like a natural next step in my career in the fashion industry.
23. Tell me how would you know you were successful on this Art director job?
There are several ways to assess: You set big challenges for yourself and met them. Your achievement is a big success. Your boss told you that you were successful.
I am sure that I was successful. I have dreamt to work for your company and I can do anything to make my dream become true. And I am really interested in this job, for my passion not for money.
24. Explain me what do you think of (abc) project?
Suggest a few projects, or ask a designer to select a project and then dissect it. The candidate should be able to pick it apart.
Listen for answers that explain context, goals, references, influences and pure aesthetics, as well as identifying problems, solutions, and outcome of the chosen direction. If the candidate can elaborate with quick solutions to a set of specific problems, that's even better.
25. Tell me what changes would you want to immediately make as director?
I don't believe making immediate changes are necessary. I have to see how things run and operate and how the team works then I can suggest possible avenues of change that would benefit the brand and excite the consumer.
26. Tell me what all things does movie art director has to consider in its budget?
Things that movie art director has to consider in his budget includes
☛ Income for the performer
☛ Travel and meals
☛ Automobile and vehicle expenses ( includes vehicle used during the action sequence)
☛ Equipment's
☛ Other additional expenses ( Video, CD's, stage makeup and wardrobe)
27. Tell me what all things does the art director do?
☛ To represent a concept visually
☛ Look for the photographs, art or other design elements to use
☛ Analyze the overall look or style of the publication, television, theatre, advertising campaign, etc.
☛ Supervise design staff
☛ Review and approve designs, photography, graphics, artwork developed by staff members
☛ Present designs to clients for approval
☛ Presenting detailed budgets and timelines
☛ Organizing activities
28. Please explain as an Art Director, what do you believe is your best asset?
As an Art Director, I believe that my best asset is my open-mindedness. As an Art Director, my job is to guide the individual through their artistic journey so I'd give them some advice and suggestions and constructive criticism, but I wouldn't push my ideals onto them.
29. Tell me how to become an Art Director in film?
To become an art director in film
☛ Learn classes in interior design, architectural design and computer aided drafting
☛ Work as a volunteer in a local theatre or on student's film
☛ Work as a junior or assistant director with an experienced art director
☛ Keep yourself updated with new technologies and software like CAD.
30. Explain me what are the problems an art director might face?
An art director might face problems in executing its work
☛ Communication gap: Communication gap between the different teams or department may be a major concern, synchronizing their work in a single piece becomes a headache
☛ Mental block: When you don't liberate your ideas and imagination beyond certain area, it get stuck to a specific subject and stops you to see other options
☛ Too many assumption: When you have too many options to execute a particular task it might confuse you and direct you to the wrong decision
31. Tell us what major challenges and problems did you face at your last position?
On location photo shoots are usually very time sensitive and it's important to keep everyone on the same page and working efficiently. Handling a miscommunication on a shoot and having a stylist go to creative director with unnecessary questions was a concern for director.
32. Please explain a situation where you had to make a quick decision?
Was instructed not to complete any projects that did not come in through our automated system while Director was out of town. Brand manager came in with last minute request necessary for a sales pitch. I decided it was important to completed the project and followed up with my director to let him know what was going on in the office.
33. Explain what experience do you have in this field and Art director position?
Speak about specific matters that are relevant to the position you are applying for. If you do not have any specific experience, get them as close as you can.
If you are being asked this question from your employer, you can explain about your experience. Tell the employer what responsibilities you were performing in your previous job. You can tell about the programs you have developed and modules you have worked on. You can also tell about your achievements in different programs.
34. Tell me what are the skills required for art director employee in order to success in his work?
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, Talking to others to convey information effectively, Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one, Managing one's own time and the time of others, Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
35. Tell me what would you say will be future of design? Or the next big thing?
Let your creative juices flow, we want to hear the craziest and wildest ideas of what might next drive the design industry. Extra points for storytelling!
For example, VR (virtual reality) is opening a big space in the consumer world: from gaming to virtual museums and any kind of virtual experiences. In regard to visual design and interaction, VR is one of the new mediums for design inclusion from the graphic and interactive perspective.
