Designory - Freelance Senior Art Director Hybrid

Art Director is needed in Long Beach, United States.

Client: Designory

Location: Long Beach, CA

Contract: Freelance

Job Description:

We are seeking a Freelance Senior Art Director with a passion for great design to contribute to compelling digital campaigns and experiences. As a visual storyteller, you will bring creative concepts to life in digital marketing materials. The ideal candidate is driven, accountable, and can work efficiently under quick-turn timelines. This is an opportunity to work on an account that is one of the most influential commerce and music hubs in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Develop on-brand creative concepts for digital visuals in marketing campaigns (app graphics, emails, websites, banners, social, static/video content, etc.).
• Ensure design consistency by adhering to brand guidelines and design systems.
• Present creative ideas to clients with clarity and confidence.
• Listen attentively, ask insightful questions, and interpret feedback.
• Work effectively in a high-energy, speed-of-news environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite and Figma.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, review and provide feedback and provide direction on fellow designers’ work.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring seamless execution of creative deliverables.
• Take a hands-on approach, engaging in creative tasks.
• Collaborate with account managers, project managers, strategy teams, and production teams to create innovative consumer content programs.
• Craft storyboards and provide art direction for motion graphics and videos.
• Maintain well-organized working files for smooth collaboration.
• Stay updated on online advertising trends and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 6 to 8 years of agency experience.
• Minimum 2 years as a Senior Art Director.
• Expertise in Figma and Adobe Suite.
• A strategic thinker.
• Experience collaborating with copywriters.
• Proven creative/marketing design and art direction skills (portfolio required).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed, motivated, and resourceful with excellent time management.
• BA in Marketing, Advertising, Design, or related field.
• Proficient in using a Macintosh computer and OS.
• Excellent sensibility for photography, illustration, and typography.
• Motion graphics experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of online marketing, visual design, usability, accessibility, interaction design, brand principles, and the creative process.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and dedication to proper delivery.
• Ability to adapt and problem solve proactively with a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable presenting work internally and to clients with confidence.

Location:

Hybrid out of our Long Beach, CA offices.

Schedule:

Hybrid - In office three days per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) and 2 remote

Hourly Salary Range:

$40- $45/hr

Designory is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Designory does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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