Remote Senior Art Director & Strategic Visual Storyteller

Aquent (United States); Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an exceptionally talented Art Director III to lead design innovations for a prestigious professional services client. You will shape visual narratives, translate business goals into compelling presentations, and guide a team to deliver award-winning visuals across reports, events, and digital initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in design, 8+ years of art direction, a strong portfolio including PowerPoint work, and proficiency in Adobe CC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field is required.
• Eight or more years of art direction and design experience in fast-paced environments.
• Outstanding portfolio with strategic design, conceptual thinking and digital trends, including PowerPoint presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for a diverse client portfolio across reports, publications, leadership decks, events and digital initiatives.
• Drive high-energy ideation sessions to inspire fresh concepts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape briefs, storyboards, and layouts.
• Present compelling concepts to stakeholders and align on momentum.
• Mentor and coach a team of creatives in a virtual environment.
• Ensure top-quality design deliverables across media and platforms.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners to develop new opportunities.

Skills

Art direction

Leadership

Presentation

Mentoring

Strategic design

Creative ideation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Prototyping tools

Adobe Workfront

Job description

Aquent is seeking an exceptionally talented Art Director III to lead design innovations for a prestigious professional services client. You will shape visual narratives, translate business goals into compelling presentations, and guide a team to deliver award-winning visuals across reports, events, and digital initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in design, 8+ years of art direction, a strong portfolio including PowerPoint work, and proficiency in Adobe CC.