Illustrators create pictures for books, magazines, greeting cards, and other products. Some illustrators specialize in one area. For example, medical illustrators draw human anatomy. Scientific illustrators draw animals and plants. Fashion artists draw pictures of clothing for newspaper and magazine ads.
Art directors read the material to be printed in newspapers, magazines, and other media.
They decide how to present the information visually. They choose which photographs and artwork should be used. They may oversee production of the printed material. In large art departments, duties may be divided between designers and illustrators. In small offices or when doing free-lance work, one artist may do all the work.