Hiring an Entry-level Creative Art Director

If your company is hiring a creative art director, the following list is a good guide for what to look for on his or her resume.

A solid background in graphic design and with functional skills.
A good eye for layout, type and color (the earlier this skill is mastered, the better).
The ability to handle projects in terms of design, production, basic supervision and project coordination.
The ability to relay ideas in sketch or electronic form.