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ReelPaws

Art Director

ReelPaws
Chicago, IL $40 - $70/hr Contract Posted 3d ago
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Job Description

ReelPaws is hiring an experienced Art Director to lead digital design and marketing campaign work in a contract role with potential for full-time conversion.

Responsibilities

  • Stay current on new design techniques, trends, and applicable software for digital ads, email, and social.
  • Lead creation of websites and landing pages optimized for user experience, with strong focus on execution for Shopify and WordPress.
  • Evaluate whether design execution aligns with business needs and overarching strategic goals.
  • Research emerging digital design trends, platform best practices, and new visual technologies across media.
  • Support client concept presentations, attend client meetings, and help shape creative recommendations, goals, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to deliver creative ideas that stay on strategy and on schedule.
  • Participate in ideation and brainstorming using research, analytics, and brand insights to develop new creative for client work.
  • Manage multiple design projects at once while maintaining high aesthetic and strategic standards for deliverables.
  • Produce design work daily, including content for email, social, performance marketing ads, landing pages, and site refreshes.

Requirements

  • 5 to 7 years experience as an art director or senior designer, in-house or agency, with strong emphasis on digital and D2C e-commerce.
  • BA/BS degree, ideally in design, marketing, and/or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years agency experience at a marketing, PR, or advertising agency.
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and modern digital tools such as Figma and Canva.
  • Strong understanding of digital channel capabilities and limitations, including Meta ads, email marketing, and Shopify web architecture.
  • Strong professional work ethic and ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Trustworthy presence, professionalism, and poise during client interactions.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional organization and ability to work independently.

Required Technologies

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Meta ads

Job Details

  • Job type: Contract
  • Expected hours: 16.0 to 32.0 hours/week
  • Potential conversion: Opportunity for full-time conversion
  • Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid remote)
  • Office preference: Ravenswood/Lincoln Square office, 1 day/week
  • Remote option: Fully remote for the right candidate
  • Relocation requirement: Relocate before starting work (Chicago, IL 60640: Required)

Pay

  • Rate: $40.00 to $70.00 per hour (based on level of experience)

Benefits

  • No standard company benefits provided initially for contract status

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