Freelance Senior Art Director

What We Do

We design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth

Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery.

We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content.

Who We Are

Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities.

You won’t find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You’ll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions—with support.

We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself.

Come for the work. Stay for the people.

We are seeking a Freelance Senior Art Director with food or CPG experience (for Bimbo Bakeries) - 8 weeks backfill for paternity leave

Location: Chicago, IL - 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Salary rate range: $60 - 75/hr

Reports to: Associate Creative Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on-brand creative for social content, retail displays, banners, and more.
• Ensure design consistency and coherence by adhering to established brand guidelines and design systems.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the seamless execution of creative deliverables.
• Infuse innovative ideas and strategic thinking into creative execution to drive impactful results.
• This role requires a hands-on approach, actively engaging in creative tasks.
• Foster clear communication and collaboration with our account managers, project managers, strategy teams, and production teams to conceptualize and create innovative consumer content programs.
• Collaborate with the production studio by crafting storyboards and providing art direction for the creation of motion graphics and videos.
• Maintain well-organized working files to facilitate smooth collaboration between the internal creative team and external resources. This includes tasks such as resizing and versioning.
• Present ideas to clients and incorporate their feedback to make sure the final product matches their vision.
• Stay updated on online advertising trends and best practices across various ad platforms.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital design or equivalent experience
• 3-5 year’s experience in a creative agency or creative team (an excellent portfolio will be considered as equivalent).
• Social experience is a plus!
• Core strength is art direction and design.
• An excellent sensibility for photography, illustration, and typography
• Motion graphics a huge plus but not required
• Knowledge of online marketing, visual design, usability, accessibility, interaction design, brand principals, and the creative process
• Experience with Figma a preferred, contributing to collaborative design processes and effective team communication.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills to facilitate collaborations within the team.
• A deep attention to detail and a dedication to proper delivery
• Quick to adapt through proactive problem solving, work with a sense of urgency
• A high level of comfort in presenting work both internally and to clients with confidence
  
  

US Pay Range

$60—$75 USD

We are committed to fostering an environment ripe for creativity and variety of thought and it starts with you.

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