Art Director

Spectraforce Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a creative and experienced Art Director to develop compelling visual concepts and campaigns. This part-time role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative designs across digital platforms, requiring a strong portfolio and significant experience in graphic design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design across various formats.
• Experience with user interface design processes.

Responsibilities

• Create work that meets and exceeds project goals.
• Support client interactions on small-mid accounts.
• Identify and troubleshoot project-based issues.

Skills

Deep conceptual thinking in visual, motion, and interaction design

Strong sense for design and visual brand language

Work collaboratively with designers and copywriters

Transform strategic insights into concepts

Strong design sensibilities, organization, and attention to detail

Manage multiple concurrent projects

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Title: Art Director

Location: Remote (Working East Coast hours)

Duration: 6 Months

Type: Part-time (Around 20 hours per week)



Summary

Art Directors are always looking to make connections that others may not see. They work closely with our copywriters and strategists to understand the audiences and insights fully while guiding designers in the final art production.

We are seeking a creative and experienced Art Director with a broad background in digital communications, advertising, and UI design. The ideal candidate will support our team in developing compelling visual concepts and campaigns that align to a brand strategy. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of innovative and effective designs across all digital platforms.



Skills

• Deep conceptual thinking in visual, motion, and interaction design


• Strong sense for design and visual brand language


• Work collaboratively with designers and copywriters to bring concepts to life


• Take the initiative to elevate the work and introduce innovative solutions


• Transform strategic insights into concepts that move target audiences


• Understand business goals and a client's vision


• Have strong design sensibilities, organization, and attention to detail


• Communicate concepts in a clear, consistent, and transparent manner


• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver on time.


• Guide Entry-Level Copywriters and Art Directors on our team's conceptual process

Responsibilities

Art Direction

• Create work that meets and exceeds project goals


• Seek out feedback from the internal team


• Maintain open, honest, and trusting relationships


• Understand, interpret, and implement team and client feedback


• Support client interactions on small-mid accounts with oversight as needed


• Support client interactions on larger accounts


• Identify and troubleshoot project-based issues

Creative Leadership

• Proactively alert team of foreseen time issues


• Effectively manage administration such as time reporting and expenses


• Identify topics within the industry and share with the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or related field


• 5+ years of relevant industry experience


• A strong portfolio that demonstrates your graphic design thinking across a variety of design formats (e.g. brand identity systems, print, illustration, motion design, digital interface design, email marketing)


• Proficient in a variety of methods to convey ideas and concepts (e.g. storytelling, storyboards, mood boards, etc.)


• Significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.


• Experience with user interface design processes and methodology within mobile and desktop environments