Freelance Art Director

About the role

We are an independent, full-service creative agency in Los Angeles. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups across various industries. We are currently undergoing a tech-powered transformation, leveraging AI to enhance creativity rather than replace it.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts and designs for digital campaigns (paid social, display, digital video, email, landing pages)
• Create and adapt work for additional mediums including print, outdoor, and broadcast
• Collaborate closely with Account and Project Management teams to meet milestones and client needs
• Experiment with and integrate AI tools into concepting, design iterations, and production where they add value

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred
• Deep understanding of creative strategy, industry trends, and design principles
• Experience with motion design
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments while working independently when needed
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Must be able to work Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience in an agency or similar creative environment
• Skilled at concepting and executing across multiple mediums and platforms (social, digital, video, web, print)
• Proven ability to create social-first, performance campaigns that grab attention and inspire action in a crowded feed
• Proficiency in Figma and expert-level skill in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Premiere/After Effects a plus)
• Strong taste and a good eye for copy and visual storytelling
• Familiarity with branding and identity work (nice to have)
• Curiosity about emerging tools — including AI — and how they can support ideation, design, and production
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion
• Critical thinker & proactive self-starter who anticipates needs and turns insights into clear creative choices
• Collaborative teammate, comfortable with feedback—co-creates smoothly, asks sharp questions, and iterates quickly