Art Director

Aquent is partnering with a growing, industry-leading B2B SaaS company dedicated to making digital transformation attainable for organizations everywhere. This innovative company builds integrated, intuitive software solutions that simplify complex business processes for enterprise IT leaders and system administrators. You will join a dynamic creative team, where your vision and hands-on design expertise will directly shape high-impact marketing campaigns, elevating brand presence and driving engagement with technical audiences. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant visual impact, mentor fellow designers, and contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking organization. We are seeking a talented, hands-on creative leader to step into a pivotal role, driving the conceptual and visual development of multi-channel marketing campaigns. As an integral part of the creative team, you will personally design and execute polish-level visual assets across digital, print, sales collateral, and motion media. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional who thrives on crafting high-impact B2B visual concepts, maintaining systematic brand guidelines, and fostering creative excellence without the administrative burden of direct people management. Your contributions will be essential in visually communicating complex solutions and captivating a sophisticated technical audience. Key Responsibilities Drive B2B SaaS Campaigns: Develop and lead creative concepts, visual directions, and multi-touch campaign assets targeting technical decision-makers (IT SysAdmins, CIOs, and IT Directors). Hands-on Execution: Personally design and produce high-impact creative work across all project scales — from rapid-turnaround digital ads and landing page visuals to multi-page data reports, pitch decks, and brand collateral. Functional Creative Leadership: Serve as a mentor and visual authority for graphic designers and cross-functional partners, offering thoughtful feedback and raising the creative bar across the organization. Brand Governance & Systems: Maintain, elevate, and govern brand guidelines, Figma component libraries, and design systems to ensure consistency across digital and print touchpoints. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal marketing stakeholders, UI/UX designers, project managers, and in-house videographers to bring cohesive creative strategies to life. Modern Tools & AI Integration: Stay current on industry design trends and leverage AI-assisted design tools and workflows to optimize creative speed and output. Required Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of total creative experience, including 5+ years in a dedicated Art Director role. Domain Focus: Strong background in B2B SaaS or tech, with a portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of marketing to technical B2B audiences. Design Mastery: Expert-level proficiency across typography, layout, color theory, grid systems, and visual hierarchy. Toolkit: Advanced, hands-on expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Process & Systems Mindset: Highly organized and detail-oriented (“Type A”) approach to file setup, design systems, and systematic workflows. Communication: Exceptional ability to explain design rationale clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience or familiarity with motion graphics/video direction is a strong plus. Hourly rate: $55–$65/hr