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Freelance Art Director

We Are Social · Los Angeles, California, United States

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About the role

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Concept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiences - Design for clients and agency new business efforts, working within brand guidelines while pushing for design excellence - Develop creative concepts that align with strategic client objectives, ensuring all visual output maintains the highest agency standards from ideation to final delivery - Present and defend art direction to internal leadership and external clients, effectively decoding feedback into actionable creative tasks for the broader team - Navigate complex project constraints, including tight deadlines and evolving budgets by finding innovative solutions that preserve the integrity of the original vision - Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity with precision and adaptability under pressure - Act as a primary mentor for junior and mid-level creatives, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of high-performance and continuous visual improvement - Implement advanced AI tools to supercharge the creative lifecycle, from generating comprehensive visual identities to rapid video asset creation - Infuse generative AI into client pitches and prototypes to create hyper-realistic product shots and fully realized campaign mockups that win new business - Proactively research emerging AI trends and tools, leading the team in ethical discussions and establishing best practices for AI usage within the creative department - Ideate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social platform - Excellent communicator who can confidently articulate ideas to others, from storyboard to final work - Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry - Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution to help to ensure ideas are created and brought to life

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

- 6+ years of experience in art direction within a fast-paced agency environment - Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, nuanced typography, and expert-level composition across digital and traditional media - Experience presenting and working directly with clients - Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and managing multiple projects at once - Proficiency across Adobe Design suite; fluency in both After Effects and Premiere - Deep familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the legalities of AI-generated content in a commercial setting - Excellent attention to detail

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Posted
Oct 5, 2026 (39 days ago)
First seen by us
Nov 11, 2026
Still listed
Nov 12, 2026
Source
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