Art Director

# Art DirectorApply**Job#: 3038347****Job Description:**Apex Systems, along with their client is sourcing for an Art Director. This is a Contract to Hire opportunity. Please see the details below and apply if you are interested!**Job Title**: Art Director**Location:** Orlando, FL - 4 days a week onsite**Rate:** $50-55/hr**Salary Conversion**: $90,000-110,000**Duration**: Contract to hire**Job Description:**We are seeking a highly creative and hands-on **Art Director** to serve as a singular creative leader across two key areas: **Digital Demand** and **Brand & Special Projects**. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on directing high-quality creative output—rather than managing people—and is passionate about delivering visually compelling, conversion-driven digital experiences.This is a high-impact opportunity with strong visibility and a clear path to grow into a more senior leadership role as the function scales.**What You’ll Do****Creative Direction & Execution*** Lead and direct the development of high-quality, on-brand creative assets across multiple channels* Own the visual direction for **email marketing (60% of output)**, including promotional and transactional campaigns for diverse audiences* Oversee and contribute to design for: + Paid social (including carousel ads) + Google Ads / display + Web and landing pages + Digital campaigns focused on performance and conversion* Ensure all creative is optimized for engagement, performance, and brand consistency**Cross-Channel Campaign Support*** Partner with marketing and brand teams to bring campaigns to life across digital demand and brand initiatives* Support occasional “outlier” projects such as **digital menus, digital signage, and special creative activations****Creative Leadership (Work, Not People)*** Act as a **leader of creative work**, setting standards and guiding execution across a team of 6 designers* Provide clear art direction, feedback, and inspiration—without direct people management responsibilities* Uphold design best practices and continuously elevate the quality of output across all touchpoints**Collaboration & Execution*** Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely delivery of creative assets* Collaborate with **contractors and outsourced talent** to scale output when needed* Translate marketing objectives into compelling and effective visual storytelling**Apex Benefits Overview:** Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.**EEO Employer**Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.***Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)*** **3–5 years of experience** in a leadership-level design role (Art Director, Senior Designer, or equivalent) within an agency or in-house environment* Strong portfolio showcasing: + **Email design (high volume)** + Digital ads (paid social, display, carousel ads) + Landing pages and web design + Conversion-focused creative work* Advanced proficiency in **Figma*** Proven ability to direct and elevate creative work across multiple channels and audiences* Experience working with **external vendors, freelancers, or offshore design teams*** Background in **hospitality or a related consumer-facing industry** (highly preferred/required)**Nice to Have*** Experience supporting **global or international marketing efforts*** Familiarity with designing for multiple markets and adapting creative for localized audiences *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Orlando, FL, US**Job Type:** Digital Experience and Content Strategy**Date Posted:** June 12, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $60 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr