Artistic Director ANZSCO 212111: Job Description, Salary & Visa

Artistic Director ANZSCO Code: 212111

As‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ per ANZSCO code 212111, an Artistic Director is professionally and emotionally a vital figure, holding a watershed power, in the evolution of institutions involved with performing arts such as the house of the arts, the dance company, or the music group. Their 0role is a high level creative management one, where they are responsible for not only creating but also interpreting and applying the establishment's general artistic vision as well as the program of activities.

The main function of an artistic director is to establish creative direction. They determine which works will be enacted, which stories will be danced, or which compositions will be played during the season. They read between the lines of the script or musical scores and also collaborate sentimentally with the creative team consisting of directors, choreographers, set designers, lighting designers, and costume designers to assure that the final product is an aesthetically appealing and complete one.

Beyond the creative aspects this position entails significant managerial and coordinative duties. Artistic directors are also responsible for production budgets, look after the process of casting as well as the choice of performers, and direct rehearsals to set the desired artistic standards. They take on the responsibility of recruiting and coordinating the artistic staff and advertising the shows to the public.

This job especially that of Deputy Director of Arts requires a blend of an artist's insight and a leader's strength, which can rarely be found. As the main goal, it is to deliver entertaining, top notch shows which appeal to the audience and, therefore, help the cultural prestige of the company to be consolidated further. It is a difficult job and it is very satisfying to such kind of people those who have the will to manage the creative teams and influence the performing arts ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌industry.

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Artistic Director
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	212111

Artistic Director Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

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In Australia and New Zealand:

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ majority of the jobs included in this unit category have the required skills equivalent to a university degree or a higher level of formal education. A minimum of five years of a relevant work experience can be considered as a substitute for a formal qualification. Along with the formal qualifications, artistic directors and media producers (except video) must have a relevant experience. Radio and television presenters might need in addition to or instead of formal qualifications and experience, a very high level of creative talent or personal dedication and interest (ANZSCO Skill Level ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌1).

Tasks Include:

Managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
Formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
Hiring and managing artistic staff
Controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
Directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
Introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
Preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
Presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
Researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs