Art Director

Freeman+Leonard; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Addison, Texas seeks an Art Director for a 5-month contract. This position involves supporting the creative team in designing various marketing materials. Candidates should have 2-5 years of design experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The role emphasizes collaboration, meeting deadlines, and maintaining brand consistency across projects in a dynamic and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional design experience in-house or at an agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing clean, thoughtful design.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing branded assets for multi-channel marketing.
• Collaborate with teams to generate concepts and visual storytelling.
• Prepare and present design work to internal clients.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Design and art direction

Collaboration and teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

5 month contract opportunity for an Art Director to support our internal creative team with the concepting, design, and execution of multi-channel marketing materials

Must be able to work onsite in Addison.

Working under the guidance of the ACD and Senior Art Director, this role will support day-to-day creative needs, help bring strategic ideas to life, and ensure that all deliverables align with our brand identity. This is a great opportunity for a designer looking to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Design & Art Direction Support

• Assist in designing branded assets including fliers, brochures, cards, signage, presentations, web and social content, and campaign materials.
• Collaborate with copywriters and fellow creatives to generate concepts and support visual storytelling.
• Participate in project briefing meetings and help translate creative strategies into design solutions.
• Develop sketches, storyboards, rough layouts, and final design executions.
• Prepare and present work to internal clients, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed.
• Ensure consistency across all design work, following brand standards and internal guidelines.

Packaging & Brand Identity

• Support the development of packaging artwork for beauty and consumer products, ensuring brand alignment and manufacturability.
• Assist in updating and maintaining internal brand guidelines and branded templates for global use.
• Contribute to ongoing brand evolution and help maintain a cohesive visual identity across platforms.
• Balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment of creative outputs with broader business goals.
• Track design deliverables and collaborate on project timelines and resource planning.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of professional design experience in-house or at an agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign,, Illustrator); familiarity with web or motion tools a plus.
• A strong portfolio showcasing clean, thoughtful design across multiple channels and mediums.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction, learn quickly, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and curious mindset with a passion for design, branding, and storytelling.