FREELANCER ART DIRECTOR
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Art Director to support our creative team by providing strategic design leadership, constructive creative feedback, and brand-focused direction across a variety of client projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys elevating creative work, mentoring designers through thoughtful feedback, and occasionally contributing hands-on design work when needed.
The ideal candidate possesses expertise in branding and visual identity systems, a refined design sensibility, professional photography and videography experience, and a proven ability to produce cohesive creative work that aligns with client goals and brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Strategy & Art Direction
Provide creative and design strategy for client campaigns and internal initiatives.
Establish and maintain strong visual direction across multiple projects.
Ensure creative work aligns with brand guidelines, business goals, and target audiences.
Collaborate with project managers and creative teams to develop effective creative solutions.
Design Review & Creative Feedback
Review design work created by internal designers and freelancers.
Deliver clear, constructive, and actionable feedback that elevates the quality of creative deliverables.
Ensure consistency in typography, layout, color, imagery, messaging, and overall visual execution.
Maintain a high standard of creative excellence across all projects.
Branding & Identity
Lead and support branding initiatives, including visual identity development and brand evolution.
Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints.
Advise on brand positioning through visual communication and creative storytelling.
Help define and refine brand systems that can scale across digital and print applications.
Hands-On Design, Photo and Video Support
Occasionally create or refine design assets when additional creative support is needed.
Assist with presentations, marketing collateral, social media graphics, pitch decks, and campaign assets.
Jump into projects during high-volume periods while maintaining creative quality and consistency.
Willing and able to assist with content productions, including capturing and editing photo and video content as needed.
Collaboration
Partner with designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and other creative contributors.
Participate in creative reviews, brainstorming sessions, and project kickoffs.
Provide art direction for photography, video, digital content, and marketing campaigns as needed.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in Art Direction, Brand Design, or Senior Graphic Design.
Strong portfolio highlighting branding, visual identity systems, marketing design, and creative campaigns. Experience with professional photography and videography is a plus.
Deep understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
Experience reviewing creative work and mentoring or directing designers.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
Branding and identity design.
Agency or creative studio experience.
Digital marketing and social media creative.
Presentation and pitch deck design.
Print production knowledge.
Experience directing creative for photo and video content.
Length / Commitment
This opportunity is structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement. It is a freelance, project-based opportunity with no guaranteed hours or minimum workload. Project opportunities are offered on an as-needed basis and may include reviewing creative work, providing feedback, art directing projects, and occasionally contributing hands-on design support. Freelancers are compensated only for approved work completed as part of authorized projects.
Work Arrangement: Remote. Some projects may require on-site production or other in-person collaboration in the Atlanta area as project needs require.
Compensation: $25 - $40/hr ; based on experience and expertise
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are an equal-opportunity organization and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.