An applicant for the position of art director has a fine reputation as a designer and innovator, but his supervisor says that he is awkward and uncommunicative around non-artists. Should the artist be hired as art director?


Yes, because he should be given a chance to improve his social skills.

No, because he lacks the finesse needed to deal with both creatives and marketing personnel.

Yes, because it is more important for an art director to communicate with artists than anyone else.

No, because he most likely couldn’t take the stress that goes with the job.