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Sr Art Director

24 Seven Talent · CA, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Freelance

Join a collaborative creative studio where leaders stay close to the work. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on Senior Art Director to lead high-visibility creative across social, campaigns, pitch decks, video, and brand development.

You’ll balance execution and leadership—bringing strong ideas to life while guiding a small team, partnering with account and production teams, and presenting work directly to clients.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead day-to-day creative development, reviews, and approvals across multiple client accounts.
  • Concept and build campaigns, pitch decks, visual systems, mockups, and compelling creative narratives.
  • Present work with confidence and guide client conversations in weekly review meetings.
  • Manage and mentor a Creative Execution Specialist while directing freelance creative partners as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with account management and post-production to deliver polished, effective work.
  • Write scripts and copy when needed to support integrated creative ideas.

What You Bring

  • 8+ years of agency or studio experience in art direction and creative leadership.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating hands‑on design, campaign thinking, social-first creative, and presentation development.
  • Advanced pitch and deck skills, with the ability to build a clear story from business challenge through creative solution.
  • Exceptional craft, clean layouts, and a systems-driven approach to design.
  • Experience leading creative teams while remaining actively involved in execution.
  • Comfort working with regulated or highly reviewed brands.
  • Practical AI fluency, including experience using AI tools in shipped creative work.
  • Motion, video, and social content experience are a strong plus.

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