Freelance Art Director - AI-Driven Campaigns

We Are Social; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Social is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative concepting and visual storytelling for a range of clients in a fast-paced agency setting. You will mentor junior creatives, push design excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver standout campaigns.

Responsibilities include presenting work to clients, aligning with brand guidelines, and integrating ethical AI practices. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Premiere is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in art direction within a fast-paced agency environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, typography, and composition across digital and traditional media.
• Experience presenting and working directly with clients.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic setting.
• Proficiency across Adobe Design Suite; fluency in After Effects and Premiere.
• Deep familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the legalities of AI-generated content.

Responsibilities

• Concept and create strong, compelling ideas for target audiences.
• Design for clients and agency new business, adhering to brand guidelines while pursuing excellence.
• Develop concepts aligned with client objectives and ensure high output quality from ideation to delivery.
• Present and defend art direction to leadership and clients, translating feedback into actionable tasks.
• Navigate tight deadlines and evolving budgets with innovative solutions while preserving original vision.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with precision and adaptability under pressure.
• Mentor junior and mid-level creatives to foster high performance and growth.
• Implement advanced AI tools to accelerate the creative lifecycle and asset production.
• Infuse generative AI into client pitches and prototypes for hyper-realistic mockups.
• Lead discussions on AI usage ethics and establish best practices within the team.
• Ideate and craft stories that fit each social platform and audience.

Skills

Art direction

Client presentations

Mentoring

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

We Are Social is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative concepting and visual storytelling for a range of clients in a fast-paced agency setting. You will mentor junior creatives, push design excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver standout campaigns.

Responsibilities include presenting work to clients, aligning with brand guidelines, and integrating ethical AI practices. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Premiere is required.