Freelance Art Director
Jobleads-US
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Concept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiences
- Design for clients and agency new business efforts, working within brand guidelines while pushing for design excellence
- Develop creative concepts that align with strategic client objectives, ensuring all visual output maintains the highest agency standards from ideation to final delivery
- Present and defend art direction to internal leadership and external clients, effectively decoding feedback into actionable creative tasks for the broader team
- Navigate complex project constraints, including tight deadlines and evolving budgets by finding innovative solutions that preserve the integrity of the original vision
- Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity with precision and adaptability under pressure
- Act as a primary mentor for junior and mid-level creatives, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of high-performance and continuous visual improvement
- Implement advanced AI tools to supercharge the creative lifecycle, from generating comprehensive visual identities to rapid video asset creation
- Infuse generative AI into client pitches and prototypes to create hyper-realistic product shots and fully realized campaign mockups that win new business
- Proactively research emerging AI trends and tools, leading the team in ethical discussions and establishing best practices for AI usage within the creative department
- Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social platform
- Excellent communicator who can confidently articulate ideas to others, from storyboard to final work
- Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry
- Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution to help to ensure ideas are created and brought to life
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
- 6+ years of experience in art direction within a fast-paced agency environment
- Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, nuanced typography, and expert-level composition across digital and traditional media
- Experience presenting and working directly with clients
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and managing multiple projects at once
- Proficiency across Adobe Design suite; fluency in both After Effects and Premiere
- Deep familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the legalities of AI-generated content in a commercial setting
- Excellent attention to detail
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Freelance Art Director in Los Angeles, CA vacancy
$80 - $110 per hour
...ideas, and everyone is empowered to jump in, solve problems, and push creative boundaries together. Position Overview As a Freelance Art Director at Saylor, you will lead the visual and creative direction for high-profile pitch decks and brand and entertainment...FreelanceContract workWork at office$224k - $280k
Make Your Mark: The Sr. Creative Director leads creative direction and design execution across BlackLine's external marketing surfaces... ...budget for the Creative function, including expenditures on freelance talent, external agencies, production companies, studio maintenance...FreelanceFull timeTemporary workWork at officeShift work3 days per weekBlackLine
Los Angeles, CA3 days ago$120k - $170k
...ready creatives for Google Ads (PMax/Demand Gen), Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, and Reddit and other B2B platforms. This is a remote freelance position. You will act as the operational bridge—taking performance data and briefs from our growth team, and coordinating our...FreelanceContract workRemote workHH Global Group
Los Angeles, CA4 days ago- ...learn more. Job Title: Social Creative Producer Job Type: Full-time Freelance Work Location: Onsite, Hybrid/Remote Tomorrow is seeking a... ...Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Art/Creative Industries Media Production #J-18808-Ljbffr...FreelanceFull timeRemote workWorldwide
Tomorrow Recruitment Ltd | B Corp™
Los Angeles, CA3 days ago $225k - $250k
...FP Movement is looking for a Creative Director to lead the conceptualization and execution... ...Responsibilities Creative DirectionWork with Senior Art Directors and leaders to conceptualize... ...teams.Manage a consistent roster of freelance and agency support.Photography and Brand...FreelanceFull timeUrban Outfitters
Los Angeles, CA1 day ago$225k - $250k
...FP Movement is seeking a Creative Director based in Los Angeles, CA (onsite) to lead the... ...lookbook editing . Oversee a team spanning Art Directors, e-commerce and editorial... ...of the photo studio process. Oversee freelance and agency support through a consistent roster...FreelanceSeasonal workDesigner Jobs
Los Angeles, CA2 days ago- ...years of professional experience producing video and animated content, ideally for brands or company accounts, not just personal or freelance projects Expert-level proficiency in animated video editing: Jitter, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, or equivalent. Animated...FreelanceWork at office
Studyfetch
Los Angeles, CA4 days ago - We Are Social is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative concepting and visual storytelling for a range of clients in a fast-paced agency setting. You will mentor junior creatives, push design excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...Freelance
$62.34 - $92.34 per hour
...Creative Director As the Creative Director you'll lead the overall creative vision, guiding... ...and mentoring creative teams, including art directors, copywriters, and designers... ...roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a...FreelanceTemporary workWork at officeLocal area3 days per weekPublicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Inglewood, CA3 days ago- ...We Are Social in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Art Director to lead creative concepts for a broad range of client campaigns. You will mentor junior creatives, push brand guidelines, and integrate AI tools to accelerate visual identities and video assets. You will...Freelance
- The Art Director, Experiential at Something Special Studios brings ideas to life through visual worlds, spatial storytelling, and elevated... ...collaborate with top creative partners, both in-house and freelance, across disciplines such as art direction, design, and spatial...Freelance
$80k - $90k
ABOUT THE JOB The Junior Art Director supports the Creative Director in translating brand vision into polished, production-ready creative... ...to delivery, including hands‑on design work and direction of freelance graphic designers to ensure work is on-brand, on-time, and...Freelance$45 - $60 per hour
...'re looking for a bold, visually driven, and hands on Roblox Art Director to set the creative bar for Sawhorse Productions' branded experiences... ...where audiences play, create, and connect. This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability during PST core hours M-...FreelanceHourly pay- HH Global Group is seeking a Creative Producer to manage the end-to-end production of high-volume B2B ad assets for Google Ads, TikTok, Reddit, and more. This remote contract role acts as the traffic controller, coordinating internal and external teams to quickly translate...FreelanceRemote jobContract work
$85k - $112k
...Creative Producer makes the Studio's work happen. Reporting to the Art Director, this role is embedded in the creative process from concept... ...designers, presentation specialists, writers, composers, and freelance partners, assembling the right vendor teams and negotiated...Freelance$60k - $75k
...Works with: Content Creator, Influencer & Gifting Coordinator, freelance photographers and videographers Salary Scale: $60k-75k You... ...campaign concepts, moodboards and treatments with the Creative Director and Head of Brand Produce all shoots end to end: budgets, crew...FreelanceWork at office$120k - $140k
...enable fast, accurate matching of people to projects Identify when internal capacity is insufficient and support the coordination of freelance or external talent to fill gaps — including onboarding and integrating external resources into the project rhythm Flag recurring...FreelanceFull timeWork at officeWork from homeAfternoon shift- ...powerful voices. Position Title: Creative Director JUICE HOUSE is seeking an experienced... ...designers, strategists, producers, and freelancers to foster a collaborative, innovative culture... ...type Full-time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries...FreelanceFull time
JUICE HOUSE
Los Angeles, CA20 hours ago - ...negotiate with, and manage external partners such as production companies, photographers, animators, editors, print vendors, and freelancers Run the operating rhythm of the team: kickoffs, reviews, approvals, status, and handoffs, keeping information and deliverables...FreelancePermanent employment
Northwood Space
Los Angeles, CA20 hours ago - ...Creative Director Powered by intuition, connection and vision, Crown + Conquer has established... ...understanding the competitors' creative art, planning, and preparing a strategic... ...agents like photographers, printers, freelancers, web developers, etc., and coordinating...Freelance
Crown + Conquer
Los Angeles, CA1 day ago $95k - $105k
...embodies Windsor's style, quality, and culture. Working closely with directors, designers, photographers, and cross-functional partners, the... .... Serve as the primary point of contact for model agents, freelancers and vendors, ensuring their needs are met and expectations...FreelanceFull timeWork at officeWindsor Fashions
Santa Fe Springs, CA3 days ago$95k - $105k
Job Description Video Audience Development Manager (freelance) Overview Hearst Media Production Group is hiring a Video Audience Development Manager (freelance) to guide our continued growth and performance in video, with a primary focus on our Lucky Dog IP. In this role...FreelanceWork experience placementSeasonal workDay shift- ...IJW Whiskey Company, LLC seeks a Creative Director to own the look and feel of its brands from concept to on‑shelf and screen. You will lead with hands‑on design while guiding agencies, freelancers and production partners, collaborating with marketing, sales and product...Freelance
$175k
...delivery, balancing daily requests with longer‑term brand development. Set priorities, timelines, and budgets, and direct agencies, freelancers, printers, and other production partners. Review and approve creative work, providing clear feedback to maintain consistent...Freelance- ...moments. They are looking for a Creative Director to lead their largest and most complex... ...experimentation. Develop a network of trusted freelancers, collaborators and specialist partners.... ...'s or master's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, Architecture or a related...Freelance
$141k - $190.7k
...campaigns including but not limited to: trailers, TV spots, key art, OOH, digital, social, merchandising and experiential. -... ...internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior...FreelanceLocal areaFlexible hoursAmazon
Culver City, CA4 days ago- We're looking for an Associate Art Director to help shape how Slingshot looks and feels across every touchpoint, from our product and marketing... ...compelling visual concepts Provide creative direction to freelancers, photographers, and outside vendors as needed Present...Freelance
- ...Creative Allied is looking for a Los Angeles-based Associate Art Director to join our creative team, with an immediate focus on a major... ...Guide Production and QA: Direct designers, production artists, freelancers and other creative specialists when needed while maintaining...FreelanceFull timeTemporary workLocal areaImmediate startFlexible hours
$180k - $210k
..., talk about and share. The Creative Director will lead that evolution. Reporting to the... ...with a foundation in visual design or art direction, deep agency experience, exceptional... ...ecosystem across employees, agencies, freelancers, artists, creators, directors and...FreelanceLocal areaMUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Los Angeles, CA1 day ago- ...translate creative direction into elevated visuals, own projects from concept to final execution, and mentor junior designers and freelancers while upholding brand standards. Reporting to the Head of Creative, you’ll shape visual language, develop design systems for...Freelance
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Freelance Art Director. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- associate art director Los Angeles, CA
- senior art director Los Angeles, CA
- fashion art director Los Angeles, CA
- designer art director Los Angeles, CA
- art director Los Angeles, CA
- head of art Los Angeles, CA
- remote art director Los Angeles, CA
- art manager Los Angeles, CA
- freelance product photographer Los Angeles, CA
- remote freelance writer Los Angeles, CA