Art Director Digital - Freelance - MILAN

Freelance Digital Art Director

We're looking for a curious and detail-oriented Freelance Digital Art Director (VAT number required) with a strong passion for design and digital communication. We're seeking someone who stays up to date with the latest trends and can combine aesthetic sensitivity, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.
You will join our creative team and work on digital communication projects for both national and international brands. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining corporate websites, digital platforms, online campaigns, and other digital touchpoints, helping create effective, consistent, and engaging visual experiences.
We're looking for someone who can translate creative concepts, content, and brand guidelines into clear, functional, and high-quality design solutions that can be easily adapted across multiple channels, formats, and devices.
Key Responsibilities

Adapt graphic assets for different formats and platforms.
Conceptualize and create infographics and visual content.
Develop and maintain creative design templates and formats.
Produce digital communication materials.
Manage and update content using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
Occasionally update website content through backend platforms.
Support the creation of simple video content and light motion graphics.
Requirements

Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Strong visual design skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to work within established brand guidelines and visual identities.
Experience designing infographics and editorial content.
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar CMS platforms.
Basic knowledge of website backend interfaces for content updates.
Familiarity with leading AI-powered creative tools (such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or equivalent platforms).
Basic video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent software.
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ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP
We are a creative solutions company deeply rooted in the diversity of European culture. We think globally, operate with a Pan-European mindset and act locally. Our team is our greatest strength, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity and impact. We prioritise ideas and are obsessed with production, crafting culture-led communication that transcends channels, ignites people's passions, sparks meaningful connections around social issues and creates unforgettable stories that resonate across multiple touchpoints. By blending strategic thinking with creativity, we assemble teams exactly for the task at hand, driving maximum impact for our clients.
We are the world's largest independent creative network, across 6 regions and 22 countries. We connect specialist expertise — powered by creativity, data and technology — to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business problems, and tackle society's biggest challenges.
M+C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity.