Apex Systems is hiring: Art Director, Content in New York

Art Director, Content – Apex Systems

our client, a consulting group, is seeking a NYC‑Based part‑time freelance Associate Creative Director and Art Director with expertise in Content/Social Media to join their team for an ongoing basis to assist with a new client in the food and beverage space.

This will be a mostly remote role but onsite will be required at times for shoots, client meetings and team meetings.

The ACD role is slated for 48 hours a month. The AD role is slated for 60 hours a month.

In both roles, the focus is on content promoting the product side with strong branded visuals that pop, but some shoots may include people.

Associate Creative Director – $60‑75/hr

5+ years as a Creative Lead in an agency.

• Oversee development of evergreen content series
• Guide visual and conceptual direction for social creative
• Review stakeholder feedback and refine ideas for resonance
• Define social‑first visual identity, templates, and tone of voice
• Ensure creative quality, brand alignment, and audience relevance
• Oversee monthly content development for organic calendars

Art Director – $40‑60/hr

5 years in an agency setting.

• Develop visual concepts for static and video posts
• Produce social‑first designs aligned with visual identity guidelines
• Create templates, graphics, and assets for content calendars
• Ensure content is platform‑optimized and brand‑consistent

BOTH JOBS

• Experience in CPG or Food/Bev industry is needed
• Proficiency in CapCut, Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere
• Previous experience in a social‑first creative environment
• Copywriting skills are a plus
• Experience working high‑level photo/video shoot production is a plus
• Must have their own workstation

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information, or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele‑behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.