Senior Art Director

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party®; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 206,640 - 275,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Art Director for a 7-month, onsite/hybrid contract. The role involves leading the creative direction for immersive marketing campaigns, mentoring design teams, and ensuring a cohesive brand narrative. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in art direction or brand design, and a strong portfolio. Compensation ranges from $150.00 to $200.00 per hour, alongside potential benefits like health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in art direction or brand design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in visual storytelling.
• Ability to lead and inspire creative teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual strategy and creative direction for marketing campaigns.
• Direct and mentor internal designers and external agency partners.
• Concept and execute high-impact campaigns for brand storytelling.

Skills

Art direction

Brand design

Visual storytelling

Creative leadership

Communication skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Senior Art Director to join their team. This is a 7 month long, 40 hours/week contract assignment that will require onsite/hybrid work in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual strategy and creative direction for full-funnel marketing campaigns supporting large-scale immersive experiences, ensuring a cohesive narrative from awareness through conversion.
• Define and evolve the creative identity across multiple touchpoints—including digital, motion, environmental, and on-site marketing—bringing a unified vision to experiential destinations.
• Concept and execute high-impact campaigns that elevate brand storytelling, translating complex business goals into compelling, consumer-facing creative.
• Direct and mentor internal designers and external agency partners, providing clear creative guidance while contributing hands-on to key design work.
• Oversee the development of visual systems including layout, typography, color, motion, and imagery to ensure consistency and excellence across all outputs.
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, production, and leadership teams to align creative vision with strategic objectives, timelines, and executional realities.
• Lead and art direct photoshoots and content creation, collaborating with photographers, stylists, and producers to deliver premium campaign assets.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in art direction or brand design, ideally within entertainment, experiential, or global consumer brands.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in visual storytelling, campaign development, and translating strategy into cohesive creative systems.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams and external partners while maintaining a high level of craft and attention to detail.
• Expertise across design disciplines including digital, motion, typography, and environmental/experiential design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation platforms.
• Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $150.00–$200.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.