Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Salary Range: $80.00 To $85.00 Hourly

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer for a project-based freelance engagement. This role is ideal for a highly conceptual and visually driven creative professional who combines strong strategic thinking with exceptional design execution.

The ideal candidate has a sophisticated aesthetic, a deep understanding of brand design, and a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to create compelling, premium-quality creative (suggest ‘assets’ or similar rather than saying ‘create…creative’) across both digital and print mediums. Experience working within advertising, branding, and/or design agencies is strongly preferred. Experience designing physical credit cards is a major plus.

This individual will collaborate closely with our creative team to develop distinctive concepts and deliver polished, high-impact design solutions that elevate brand experiences.

Core Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute creative concepts that align with brand objectives and project goals.
• Translate strategic direction into innovative and visually compelling creative solutions.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, and client teams throughout the project life cycle.
• Ensure all creative deliverables maintain brand consistency and meet the highest standards of craftsmanship.
• Prepare production-ready files and oversee quality assurance throughout the creative process.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 8+ years of professional experience as an Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, or similar creative role.
• Prior experience working within an advertising agency, branding agency, design studio, or in-house creative department.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and outstanding visual design across a variety of media.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including:
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Acrobat
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team while taking ownership of assigned projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality work.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and adapt designs based on project needs.