Art Director

Robert Half is partnering with a global media and entertainment enterprise in search of a creative, talented, and customer-focused Art Director to join their team in Seattle, WA or New York City. This role involves leading the design of high-concept, commercial book covers and interiors that resonate across various formats and marketplaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating impactful designs while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.

Location : Seattle, WA or New York City

Duration : 6-month contract

Hours : 40 hours / week

Pay Rate : $50-52 / hour

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute imprint-level design strategies with a strong commercial focus.
• Strengthen imprint branding through the creation of style and usage guides.
• Commission, manage, and deliver cover and interior artwork, collaborating with external design vendors.
• Introduce creative processes to optimize and streamline workflows.
• Research and analyze trends in design to ensure innovative and inclusive visual solutions.
• Partner with internal teams—including design, editorial, production, and marketing—to create compelling cover designs that meet stakeholder expectations.
• Present creative concepts and cover designs for approval from partner teams and internal stakeholders.
• Use marketing and merchandising performance data to inform and refine designs.
• Work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment to meet production schedules for both covers and interiors.

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Qualifications :

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract / temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract / temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Salary : $50 - $52