Art Directors vs Graphic Designers: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in graphic designers work: 37% of tasks (high) against 21% for art directors (some). Art Directors has the higher median pay, $114,850 a year against $62,960, a gap of $51,890.
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.
Side by side
| Measure | Art Directors | Graphic Designers |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 21% (Some) | 37% (High) |
| Median pay a year | $114,850 | $62,960 |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Art Directors: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Graphic Designers: tasks, related jobs and skills to build