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Cella

Ads Marketing Art Director

Cella
Los Angeles, CA $100 - $130/hr Contract Posted 3d ago
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Job Description

Hands-on Art Director role defining the visual and conceptual expression of the Ads business across campaigns, event experiences, brand systems, and creative standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead art direction and visual concepting for the Ads brand
  • Translate positioning into big ideas and distinctive visual systems for sales materials, presentations, events, marketing, and PR
  • Concept and art direct campaigns, event experiences, and brand moments from first idea through final execution
  • Deliver strong, hands-on craft across layout, typography, imagery, motion, and design systems
  • Raise the creative bar across Ads Marketing through a strong creative POV, thoughtful critique, and excellent execution
  • Partner with Ads Marketing to differentiate Ads at key tentpole events (examples: Upfront, Cannes, CES, and more)
  • Develop event concepts and visual worlds for those tentpole moments
  • Partner with Ads Marketing on storytelling for the Ads offering, turning complex business solutions into simple, compelling visual narratives (e.g., creative briefs, concept decks, event concepts, presentations)
  • Bridge the gap between “what we’re building” and “why it matters to advertisers,” with willingness to revisit and sharpen as the business evolves
  • Apply a global-first mindset by uncovering globally resonant insights and scaling tentpole events (e.g., Upfront) to non-US markets
  • Act as an internal guardian of brand integrity, ensuring visual and conceptual consistency across touchpoints as the business scales
  • Shape what elements should be shared across the consumer-facing brand and B2B brand
  • Collaborate with and direct internal producers, designers, and external agency/production partners to bring work to life without people-management responsibilities

Requirements

  • 8-12 years of experience as an Art Director, Senior Art Director, or Associate Creative Director (in-house brand or ad/creative agency)
  • Strong portfolio showing conceptual, idea-led visual work with both big-picture thinking and craft
  • Proven experience developing and art directing brand campaigns, identities, or visual systems
  • Some B2B brand and marketing experience is required
  • Executive-level presentation and storytelling; comfortable presenting concepts to senior leaders (including C-Suite) with strong exec presence
  • Strong visual communication skills and a clear, confident creative POV, including ability to explain the “why” behind ideas
  • Clear, articulate writer comfortable crafting narrative and developing points of view despite ambiguity/uncertainty
  • Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and cross-functional partners
  • Ability to leverage research, insights, and analytics to inform strategic and creative decisions
  • Belief in great creative thinking solving business issues
  • Experience building impactful, scalable creative programs and systems
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and drive results
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • Proficiency with industry-standard tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote
  • Experiential and live-event experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with CTV, OTT, or the streaming landscape is a plus
  • Global travel required 15% of the time

Technologies

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Keynote

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • AD&D
  • Life insurance offerings
  • Short-term disability
  • 401K plan (all benefits based on eligibility)

Location, Type, Duration, Compensation

  • Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) in Los Angeles, CA
  • Job type: W2 Contract
  • Duration: Through end of January 2027
  • Compensation: $100-130/hour depending on experience

Personality & Work Style

  • Passionate and curious about creativity, brands, marketing (including B2B), and entertainment
  • Conceptual thinker with a strong visual eye and forward-looking perspective
  • Extremely organized and an effective communicator; thrives in fast-paced work
  • Able to work independently and as part of a broader team
  • Confident without ego
  • Can quickly organize, clarify, and communicate complex ideas in simple, compelling ways
  • High intellectual curiosity and strong judgment in ambiguity
  • Can flourish in the company’s unique culture

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