Job Description
Our client, a global creative agency is seeking an Art Director (Social and Digital). This is a freelance position (40 hours a week) through December with potential to extend that is hybrid onsite (3x/week) in Los Angeles.
Overview
As an Art Director, you will be responsible for lead visual content—such as look/feel, lockups, and storyboards—while partnering with a copywriter to develop cohesive, persuasive campaigns that effectively align with brand strategy and effectively communicate the intended message, engaging the target audience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with copywriters to develop compelling, on-brand creative concepts
- Lead the visual execution of advertising across print, digital, social, and broadcast media.
- Oversee and guide designers, illustrators, photographers, and other creatives to ensure high-quality output
- Present creative ideas and campaign concepts to internal teams and clients
- Ensure all visual elements align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
- Stay current on design trends, advertising techniques, and industry best practices
- Provide feedback and mentorship to junior creatives within the team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Fine Arts, graphic design, advertising, visual communications, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in art direction or design in an agency or creative environment
- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and diverse high-quality design work across media
- Proficiency with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
- Experience collaborating with copywriters, designers, strategists, and clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present ideas clearly
- Understanding of branding, marketing, and advertising principles
- Attention to detail, a love of craft.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- General awareness and understanding of the digital landscape, including online campaigns, mobile experiences, and social media landscape.
- Enthusiasm, big ideas and attention for details.
*Please provide portfolio link and resume when applying*
Job Tags
Freelance,