Freelance Associate Director - Creative

Description: Lead art direction for pitches and flagship projects, maintaining high standards for design, typography, and composition. Mentor junior and mid-level Art Directors and Designers through specific, craft-focused feedback. Own the visual narrative and cohesive look and feel across film, digital, social, and physical campaign experiences. Direct visual production, including photographer and director selection, color grading, retouching, and motion design. Present design systems and art direction to clients, explaining the strategic rationale behind visual decisions. Partner with Creative leadership to improve workflows, establish quality standards, and evaluate emerging tools and AI technologies. Foster an inclusive culture centered on experimentation, shared learning, and visual excellence. Requirements: 5+ years of art direction or design experience in a creative agency, high-growth brand environment, or related field. Demonstrated mastery of art direction, layout, typography, and integrated visual storytelling across platforms. Experience leading small teams or overseeing freelancers and junior creatives. Expert-level knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with motion design or AI image generation. Ability to align visual choices, including color palette and casting, with business goals and brand identity. Ability to communicate complex visual concepts clearly to clients and non-visual stakeholders. Authorization to work in the United States; DEPT® participates in E-Verify. Benefits: US remote work opportunity. Anticipated salary range of $90,000–$110,000 USD, depending on experience, expertise, location, and organizational impact. Inclusive, barrier-free workplace and recruitment process with reasonable accommodations available. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Opportunity to contribute to purpose-driven work at a B Corp-certified company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dept