Art Director Job at Gofractional in New York

Art Director, Part Time Contract
Location
United States - Remote; NYC Office; SF Office

Employment Type
Part time

Compensation
$70 – $105 per hour

Compensation is market-based and reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic locations. We've structured the base pay ranges into tiers for our geographic markets. The specific base pay is based on several factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Role
Overview

As a part-time Art Director at Abridge, you will help set a new standard for design in healthcare, raising the bar for how our most important campaigns and creative moments are crafted and brought to life.

Working closely with the Abridge creative team, you'll bring direction, conceptual thinking, and hands on design expertise to priority campaigns and projects. You'll help translate complex ideas into compelling creative direction, establish strong visual concepts and systems, and partner with our internal team to carry that vision through execution.

This role is ideal for a concept driven designer with exceptional taste and strong creative instincts, someone who can quickly get up to speed, thrive in ambiguity, push for bold ideas, and elevate the work around them.

Engagement

This is a part time contract role for a four month engagement, working 20 hours per week in close partnership with Abridge's internal creative team.

What You'll Do

Lead campaign art direction from concept to execution.

Develop big ideas and visual narratives for key campaigns and launches. Turn strategy into work that is distinctive, cohesive, and emotionally resonant.

Build scalable campaign systems.

Define the identity, tone, and frameworks for each campaign. Create flexible systems that enable consistent execution across channels and empower other designers.

Translate strategy into storytelling.

Craft narratives that connect across campaigns, channels, and audiences—bringing clarity and cohesion to complex ideas.

Drive alignment through clear communication.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on vision and execution. Present and defend creative work with clarity and conviction.

Maintain a high bar for craft.

Model excellence across typography, layout, composition, and systems thinking. Stay hands-on in key moments to ensure quality and polish.

What You'll Bring

9+ years of experience

in marketing design, with a strong focus on campaigns and art direction

Experience operating at a

staff or ACD level , leading creative direction for high-impact work

Proven ability to

take campaigns from zero to one , from concept through execution

A portfolio that demonstrates

strong conceptual thinking

and storytelling, art direction across integrated campaigns, high craft and attention to detail

Strong communication skills.

You can clearly articulate creative rationale, lead brainstorms, and build alignment across creative teams and cross-functional partners

Comfort operating in fast-paced environments,

balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution

A passion for design and curiosity about how AI and emerging technologies are shaping creative work

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