Many graphic designers and creative professionals aspire to be a creative director one day. But what does a creative director actually do all day? You might be surprised that it is not just judging design work and standing around cooling cool. There are many more skills and responsibilities that a creative director has in managing and running a design department. Want to get promoted? Listen carefully and start to focus on and develop the skills I discuss in this video. You will be on your way to being a creative director in no time! —————————————————————————————— This video is targeted to my channel’s audience of entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, design, trend, marketing and communications. —————————————————————————————— Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands. —————————————————————————————— VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://www.philipvandusen.com/ JOIN THE BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER: http://bit.ly/2e35adD FREE MINI-EBOOK DOWNLOAD: “9 Design Elements Your Brand Absolutely, Positively Needs” http://www.philipvandusen.com/direct-optin FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/philipvandusen SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd2J-PizcFDxWHBBfRkp38Q FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/philipvandusen/ LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Verhaal-Brand-Design-115957185470571/ GET TUBEBUDDY - THE BEST TOOL FOR YOUTUBERS: https://www.tubebuddy.com/philipvandusen RECOMMENDED BOOKS TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR BRAND AND CREATIVE PRACTICE: Book on Design Thinking: “Change By Design”, Tim Brown http://amzn.to/2mTFDrz On Creative Inspiration: “Imagine”, Jonah Lehrer http://amzn.to/2mJpQe9 On the Freelance Economy: “Free Agent Nation” by Daniel Pink http://amzn.to/2mWlbpR My fav Design Career book: “Orbiting the Giant Hairball” by Gordon MacKenzie http://amzn.to/2noTnIL On inspiration: “Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life’s Work” by Kevin Carroll http://amzn.to/2moisCu The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding, Al Ries + Laura Ries http://amzn.to/2noZGwd MY EQUIPMENT + TOOLS: Canon EOS 80D DLSR Camera: http://amzn.to/2nn4y4q Canon EOS 80D 18-55mm kit lens: http://amzn.to/2mnAAws Canon EOS 80D Yongnuo 35mm lens: http://amzn.to/2nniETh RODE NT2000 Condenser Mic: http://amzn.to/2mFoNvG ART Tube MP: Tube Mic PreAmp: http://amzn.to/2mFoVeE Rode Mic Boom: http://amzn.to/2nxNFmJ Mackie HR824 Studio Monitors: http://amzn.to/2nxQNz3 Sony MDR 7506 Headphones: http://amzn.to/2mFpsxa Screenflow 6.2: video editing software: http://amzn.to/2nxFLK3 LimoStudio Softbox Lights (x2): http://amzn.to/2n2u7KK Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920: http://amzn.to/2nmX4hZ Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone: http://amzn.to/2n2xL7B OWC ThunderBay 4 0GB 4-Bay HD Enclosure: http://amzn.to/2npj7Va Toshiba 3.5-Inch 2TB 7200 RPM HD (x4): http://amzn.to/2mnWZtm TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/philipvandusen Adobe Creative Suite (2017 CC) Apple Logic Pro X Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6: USB Audio Interface *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.