Freelance Art Director

Bellweather Agency is seeking a remote freelance Art Director to steer visual storytelling for a diverse client roster. This 3- to 6-month contract invites you to translate briefs into striking concepts and lead a collaborative team through concept, design, and production for both print and digital media. The role offers up to 40 hours per week at USD 65 to 75 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide visual leadership to graphic designers, copywriters, and production teams to foster a collaborative, high-quality creative process.
• Translate briefs and client goals into clear, impactful concepts for print and digital media, guiding work from initial concept through final execution.
• Review and approve design elements, layouts, and visuals to ensure aesthetic quality, accuracy, and brand alignment; collaborate with photo and video editors for high-quality outputs.
• Deliver production-ready files with clear labeling and organized hand-offs to vendors or clients, maintaining organized cloud-based file management.
• Manage the artistic development of deliverables from concept to completion, encompassing graphics, layout, and photo direction.
• Provide creative input for photo and video productions, advising on art direction, style, and visual details; collaborate with production teams to achieve the desired look.
• Coordinate with the Creative Services Manager to assemble freelance designers, photographers, and other creatives as project needs arise.
• Keep projects on schedule, meeting deadlines and aligning work with scope and budget.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to articulate the value of creative solutions; incorporate feedback professionally into project work.
• Collaborate across departments such as strategy and account management to ensure cohesive execution aligned with project goals.
• Actively listen to feedback from clients and team members, implementing revisions while preserving creative integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Art Director, ideally in an agency or freelance environment, with a strong portfolio showcasing campaign work, brand identity, and digital projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma or Sketch; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) for templates is a plus.
• Proven experience managing creative projects from ideation to production with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting ideas clearly and collaborating with clients, vendors, and team members.
• An organized remote-work setup that supports a productive and professional creative process.

Technologies

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Figma
• Sketch
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Freelance commitment

This is a freelance position with a contract duration of 3 to 6 months, up to 40 hours per week. Project-based hours may vary based on client needs and project timelines.