Art Director: 25-06324

Primary Skills: Art Direction (Expert), Design (Expert), Concepting (Advanced), Video (Advanced), Strategy (Advanced).

Contract Type: W2

Location: Santa Monica, CA (#LI-Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $66 - $69 Per Hour

Summary
We are seeking an Art Director to join the Client Brand Partnership team within client's Brand Innovation Lab. In this role, you will lead the development of innovative, co-branded campaigns from pitch to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling creative across client s platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong art direction expertise, a strategic mindset, and deep experience in video-first creative and production, while thriving in a fast-paced environment that balances creativity, stakeholder needs, and customer focus.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams (Copywriters, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Producers) to deliver customer-focused creative solutions.

Develop conceptual, strategic, and visually compelling work across client s platforms.

Lead video-first creative concepting and execution while ensuring production feasibility.

Own the visual design of pitch presentations, including comps, structure, and final presentation materials.

Present creative concepts and solutions to stakeholders, clients, and agency partners.

Balance multiple priorities, maintaining design excellence under tight deadlines.

Ensure deliverables align with brand goals, client objectives, and best-in-class design standards.

Contribute to process improvements and documentation within the creative team.

Must Have Skills

Art direction expertise with 6+ years of experience.

Strong design and graphic skills with proven portfolio.

Deep experience in video content creation and production.

Ability to create conceptual, strategic creative aligned with brand goals.

Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-team collaboration.

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