Art Director, Events

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquent in Boston seeks an experienced Art Director to support an experiential marketing client for 30+ hours per week. You will craft innovative visual concepts for large-scale events, integrating print and digital media into cohesive experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in art direction, expert print/digital design knowledge, and strong collaboration skills to lead cross-functional teams and manage assets through Click Up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Art Director with a strong portfolio demonstrating large-scale event work.
• Expert knowledge of print and digital design principles and production processes.
• Ability to develop compelling visual concepts and bring them to life.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Click Up).
• A passion for creating immersive and unforgettable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with strategy, account management, and production teams to shape creative concepts.
• Generate original design concepts and oversee projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop visual narratives using words, images, and sketches.
• Create event identities focusing on theme and visual language.
• Storyboard experiences and content flow.
• Coordinate design assets and approvals through project management tools.
• Provide art direction to designers for diverse creative elements.

Skills

Art Direction

Concept Development

Team Collaboration

Print & Digital Design

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Click Up

Job description

Our team at Aquent is seeking a talented and experienced Art Director to support our Experiential Marketing Agency client for 30 or more hours a week 9/7-3/31.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in creating innovative and impactful visual concepts for large-scale events. This role requires a strong understanding of both print and digital media, as well as the ability to seamlessly integrate them into cohesive experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including strategy, account management, and production, to develop creative concepts and approaches.
• Generate original design concepts and oversee projects from inception to execution.
• Develop compelling visual narratives aligned with project briefs, utilizing words, images, and sketches.
• Create event/theme identity systems incorporating color, typography, and imagery (focus on event identity, not extensive brand identity design).
• Develop storyboards to visualize experiences and content flow.
• Select props and plants to enhance event environments.
• Provide art direction to designers for the creation of various creative elements.
• Coordinate design projects with creative project managers, event producers, graphic producers, and digital producers.
• Manage design assets and approvals through Click Up.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as an Art Director with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful large-scale event work.
• Expert knowledge of print and digital design principles and production processes.
• Ability to develop compelling visual concepts and bring them to life.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Click Up).
• A passion for creating immersive and unforgettable experiences.