Creative Director (Contract)

CourtAvenue Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

CourtAvenue, INC. is seeking an experienced Creative Director on a contract basis to lead the vision, design, and execution of interactive digital projects in the United States.

You will translate briefs into compelling user experiences, maintain high design quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver digital products. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on design, driving creative output under client and technical constraints.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a creative role focused on digital, interactive, or UX/UI design with direct team management.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in concept development, visual design, and interaction design with a track record of driving engagement.
• Experience working with enterprise tech clients and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud) and an understanding of software implementation and digital constraints.
• Experience integrating AI tools into the creative workflow for concepting and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Creative Vision & Execution: Define and drive the creative vision for digital projects from concept to delivery. Stay hands-on in design and prototyping to shape key user flows.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary creative contact for enterprise clients, aligning output with business goals and brand guidelines.
• Team Leadership & Process: Lead and mentor designers, creative technologists, and producers; adopt modern tools and AI-assisted workflows to streamline production.

Skills

Creative Direction

UX/UI Design

Team Leadership

Client Stakeholder Management

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

AI-assisted design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

CourtAvenue is a company of industry experts accelerating digital transformation for the world’s most ambitious companies. At CourtAvenue , you will be a part of a culture powered by entrepreneurs, technologists, data scientists and the habitually restless dedicated and energized to design products and services that transform businesses while optimizing them for growth. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a culture that values innovation while focusing on redesigning the experience between consumer and service (or product) by leveraging a fluid, seamless, and thoroughly transparent engagement. We are seeking an experienced Creative Director on a contract basis to lead the vision, design, and execution of interactive digital projects. You will be responsible for translating project briefs into compelling user experiences, maintaining a high standard of design quality, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to bring digital products and experiences to life. This role requires a balance of high‑level strategic thinking and hands‑on design execution, guiding creative strategy while maintaining direct involvement in key deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Creative Vision & Execution: Define and drive the creative vision for digital and interactive projects from concept through final delivery. Oversee visual design, user experience (UX), and interaction standards across all deliverables, remaining hands‑on in design and prototyping to shape key user flows.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary creative point of contact for key stakeholders and enterprise clients. Pitch concepts, articulate creative strategy, and present final deliverables while aligning creative output with client business goals, brand guidelines, and technical constraints.
• Team Leadership & Process: Direct and mentor multi‑disciplinary teams of designers, creative technologists, and producers. Integrate modern tools and workflows—including AI‑assisted design and rapid prototyping—to streamline production, and partner with technical leads to ensure concepts are buildable within scope.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in a creative role focused on digital, interactive, or UX/UI design, including direct team management.
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in concept development, visual design, and interaction design, with a track record of driving measurable user engagement.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience working with enterprise tech clients and navigating complex corporate stakeholder environments.
• Technical & Design Skills: Willingness to be hands‑on with standard industry design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud) alongside a solid understanding of software implementation and digital technical constraints.
• Modern Tools: Practical experience integrating AI tools into the creative workflow for concepting, rapid prototyping, or content production.

Additional Information

This is a contract opportunity with an hourly commitment of 20-40 hours per week for 4-5 months.

CourtAvenue, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CourtAvenue recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or genetic information.

CourtAvenue, INC. participates in the E‑Verify program.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.