Art Director (Social and Digital) – hybrid freelance

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*