Freelance Social Art Director (Junior–Mid) – NYC Oct–Dec

T P; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

T&P in New York, NY seeks a freelance junior to mid-level art director for a social-first art direction role from October through December 2026. You will craft platform-appropriate visuals and collaborate with creative partners in a fast-paced setting.

Bring strong design and social content experience, ability to translate briefs into engaging ideas, and comfort with feedback. Onsite role with a compensation of up to $700 per day, varies by experience.

Qualifications

• Strong design and visual communication skills with a portfolio.
• Portfolio showing social-first, art direction, and digital content work.
• Ability to translate briefs into engaging visual ideas.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and best practices.
• Experience directing content across channels like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.
• Interest in AI-assisted tools for ideation and content development.
• Ability to take feedback from leads, clients, and stakeholders and apply it.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts that feel platform-, audience-, and brand-relevant across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other digital touchpoints.
• Create social assets and content across formats (short-form video, digital display, website content, campaign work).
• Interpret briefs and translate into strong visual concepts.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, editors, and team members to realize concepts.
• Manage multiple projects and stay responsive to feedback.
• Bring fresh visual thinking to every production stage.

Skills

Strong design

Social-first work

Platform knowledge

Creative collaboration

AI-assisted tools

Communication skills

Project management

Detail orientation

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

T&P in New York, NY seeks a freelance junior to mid-level art director for a social-first art direction role from October through December 2026. You will craft platform-appropriate visuals and collaborate with creative partners in a fast-paced setting.

Bring strong design and social content experience, ability to translate briefs into engaging ideas, and comfort with feedback. Onsite role with a compensation of up to $700 per day, varies by experience.