Creative Director+35% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
90% of observed moves out of Art Director go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · visual_arts
Where does a Art Director go next?
8 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Higher-growth opportunity
VFX Director+61% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Creative Director. 24% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Marketing+61% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Creative Director. 21% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO+53% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Creative Director. 21% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Account Director+19% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Art Director go here (480 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate480 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there