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DEPT®

Freelance Associate Director – Creative

DEPT®

. Define the aesthetic direction of key accounts .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90 - $110 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mastery in art direction, layout, typography, and integrated visual storytelling, with a strong ability to lead teams and mentor junior creatives. Proficient in aligning visual choices with client business goals and fostering a culture of design excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Art DirectionFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteMotion DesignTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Art DirectionLayoutTypographyIntegrated Visual StorytellingMotion DesignAI Image Generation
Soft Skills
MentorshipCommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
FigmaAdobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorInDesign
Industry Keywords
Creative AgencyHigh-Growth BrandVisual NarrativeDesign WorkflowsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define the aesthetic direction of key accounts
  • Oversee art direction for pitches and flagship projects
  • Guide junior to mid-level Art Directors and Designers through craft-based feedback and mentorship
  • Own the visual narrative across multi-channel campaigns spanning film, digital, social, and physical experiences
  • Lead the visual side of production, including selecting photographers and directors and overseeing color grading, retouching, and motion design
  • Present design systems and art direction in client meetings
  • Partner with Creative leadership to evolve design workflows and establish quality standards
  • Identify new tools and AI-driven technologies
  • Foster an inclusive, design-forward culture focused on experimentation, shared learning, and visual excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in art direction or design within a creative agency, high-growth brand environment, or related field
  • Mastery of art direction, layout, typography, and integrated visual storytelling across various platforms
  • Experience leading small teams or overseeing freelancers and junior creatives
  • Expert-level knowledge of Figma
  • Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Knowledge of motion design or AI image generation
  • Ability to align visual choices, including color palette and casting, with client business goals and brand identity
  • Ability to articulate complex visual concepts to non-visual stakeholders and clients
  • Authorization to work in the United States, verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process
  • Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment
  • Purpose-driven work at a B Corp-certified company
  • Flexible salary considerations based on relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact
  • Remote work arrangement