Associate Creative Director, Art (Freelance)

Company Description Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com. Overview As the Associate Creative Director- Art, you'll lead the overall creative vision, guiding and inspiring teams to develop compelling campaigns that align with client goals and brand strategy. You will blend visionary creative leadership with an understanding of the beauty/personal care industry and mass media advertising. Responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing creative solutions. Your role is crucial in understanding strategic business goals, while having a strong eye for craft. As a creative leader, you inspire and empower teams to do their best work. You create visually compelling work, grounded in strategy, and focused on the long-term goal. Responsibilities You will lead a team of professionals tasked with developing cohesive, persuasive campaigns that effectively align with brand strategy and effectively communicate the intended message, engaging the target audience. The role will allow you to be client-facing and assist with the nurturing and growth of our client relationship on the creative end. Leading the creative strategy and vision for campaigns across multiple channels from initial concept to final execution across all platforms. Stay ahead of beauty, personal care, fashion, and cultural trends, translating these insights into fresh and relevant creative concepts that resonate with a wide audience. Develop and maintain the visual identity systems and brand guidelines on a global scale, ensuring brand consistency across all marketing expressions. Collaborating with account and strategy teams to align creative work with client objectives Pitching and presenting concepts to clients with clarity and confidence Ensuring high-quality, original, and on-brand creative output Reviewing and approving all creative deliverables before they go to clients Managing timelines, and resources for creative projects Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Fine Arts, graphic design, advertising, visual communications, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in a creative role in an agency or creative environment (e.g., art director, designer. Experience in the beauty, fashion or lifestyle industries Experience managing creative teams Strong portfolio showcasing successful 360 campaign work along with creative leadership Staying current with industry trends and inspiring innovation within the team Work must show strong conceptual thinking with a keen sense of craft Expertise in branding, storytelling, and visual communication Proficiency with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) Proven leadership and team management skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Stablished ability to understand and discuss business & brand strategy Strategic thinking and client-facing experience Able to work effectively in a kind team environment that is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and creatively progressive *Please provide portfolio link and resume when applying* Additional Information At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $90.68 - $106.59/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be <> . Compensation Range: USD $50.56 - USD $79.56/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/1/2025. Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V