Art Director Job at Freeman+Leonard in Addison

5 month contract opportunity for an Art Director to support our internal creative team with the concepting, design, and execution of multi-channel marketing materials

Must be able to work onsite in Addison.

Working under the guidance of the ACD and Senior Art Director, this role will support day-to-day creative needs, help bring strategic ideas to life, and ensure that all deliverables align with our brand identity. This is a great opportunity for a designer looking to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Design & Art Direction Support

• Assist in designing branded assets including fliers, brochures, cards, signage, presentations, web and social content, and campaign materials.
• Collaborate with copywriters and fellow creatives to generate concepts and support visual storytelling.
• Participate in project briefing meetings and help translate creative strategies into design solutions.
• Develop sketches, storyboards, rough layouts, and final design executions.
• Prepare and present work to internal clients, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed.
• Ensure consistency across all design work, following brand standards and internal guidelines.

Packaging & Brand Identity

• Support the development of packaging artwork for beauty and consumer products, ensuring brand alignment and manufacturability.
• Assist in updating and maintaining internal brand guidelines and branded templates for global use.
• Contribute to ongoing brand evolution and help maintain a cohesive visual identity across platforms.
• Balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment of creative outputs with broader business goals.
• Track design deliverables and collaborate on project timelines and resource planning.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of professional design experience in-house or at an agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign,, Illustrator); familiarity with web or motion tools a plus.
• A strong portfolio showcasing clean, thoughtful design across multiple channels and mediums.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction, learn quickly, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and curious mindset with a passion for design, branding, and storytelling.