Remote Social-First Art Director (Contract-to-Hire)

Gondola; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

STN Digital is seeking an Art Director for a contract-to-hire role focused on social-first storytelling across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. You will translate_campaign strategies into compelling creative, guiding the internal team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver standout work.

You’ll mentor designers, maintain brand guidelines across channels, and stay ahead of social trends while balancing timelines and budgets in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or design direction within an agency, sports, entertainment, or media environment.
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficient use of Google Slides; basic PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Figma.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and concept development for social campaigns, tentpole events, live coverage, and client requests.
• Provide art direction and production oversight ensuring high-quality, social-first outputs.
• Present concepts to clients, incorporate feedback, and ensure alignment with strategy and brand guidelines.

Skills

Art direction

Brand storytelling

Social media

Communication

Presentation

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Figma

Job description

STN Digital is seeking an Art Director for a contract-to-hire role focused on social-first storytelling across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. You will translate_campaign strategies into compelling creative, guiding the internal team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver standout work.

You’ll mentor designers, maintain brand guidelines across channels, and stay ahead of social trends while balancing timelines and budgets in a fast-paced