Art Director / Designer

Creative Circle; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an Art Director/Designer to create innovative direct mail campaigns. This fully remote role involves collaboration with a Creative Director and requires a strong portfolio in direct mail design. Ideal candidates will have agency experience and familiarity with regulated industries. Benefits include medical plans and 401(k).

Benefits

MEC Medical Plan

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k)

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Must have a portfolio demonstrating extensive direct mail design and art direction experience.
• Agency or in-house agency experience required.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and execute creative for direct mail campaigns.
• Design and execute 2-3 concepts for each project.

Skills

Direct Mail Design

Art Direction

Collaboration

Job description

Our agency client is looking for an Art Director / Designer.

This Role Is

• 20 - 40 hours/week, depending on project workload
• 1 month with potential of extension
• Fully Remote

In this role, you will partner with their in-house Creative Director and freelance Copywriter to concept, design, and execute creative for direct mail campaigns. Most projects will start from scratch; the client will provide reference materials, creative briefs, and style guides. Each project will require 2-3 concepts, with a project kick-off to understand core messaging, strategy, insights on target audiences, and style guides. You will then design and execute creative for these direct mail campaigns.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have a portfolio demonstrating extensive direct mail design and art direction experience
• Agency or in-house agency experience
• Experience with highly regulated industries (healthcare, financial, insurance, energy) is helpful

This position may involve access to client or customer systems and confidential information. It is onsite and requires collaboration with a team.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits include eligibility for MEC medical plan, dental/vision/term life, discount prescription, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k). Sick leave is provided where laws apply. Additional benefits depend on length and dates of service.

Application Instructions

To apply, send your resume in Word format to [e-mail]. Please keep the email subject line unchanged, including the JobID: linkedin : HG4-1852993. Clicking "Apply" on our website is preferred.

Hilary Gable - Sr. Recruiter

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and located in the U.S. during work hours. We do not support STEM/OPT training programs.

This job was posted on 05/14/2025 and applications are ongoing until filled or closed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Creative Circle considers all qualified applicants without discrimination and complies with applicable laws. For accommodations, contact your Recruiter or HR team. Transparency in Coverage files are available through United Healthcare.