Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Quigley-Simpson & Heppelwhite Los Angeles, California, United States · $166K–$177K/yr
Advertising Services · 51-200 employees
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About the role
Develop and execute creative concepts that align with brand objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure all deliverables maintain brand consistency and meet high standards of craftsmanship through the entire project life cycle.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 8+ years of professional experience in an agency or in-house creative department with a strong portfolio. Candidates must possess expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and a deep understanding of design principles.
Full description
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer for a project-based freelance engagement. This role is ideal for a highly conceptual and visually driven creative professional who combines strong strategic thinking with exceptional design execution.
The ideal candidate has a sophisticated aesthetic, a deep understanding of brand design, and a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to create compelling, premium-quality creative (suggest ‘assets’ or similar rather than saying ‘create…creative’) across both digital and print mediums. Experience working within advertising, branding, and/or design agencies is strongly preferred. Experience designing physical credit cards is a major plus.
This individual will collaborate closely with our creative team to develop distinctive concepts and deliver polished, high-impact design solutions that elevate brand experiences.
Core Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute creative concepts that align with brand objectives and project goals.
- Translate strategic direction into innovative and visually compelling creative solutions.
- Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, and client teams throughout the project life cycle.
- Ensure all creative deliverables maintain brand consistency and meet the highest standards of craftsmanship.
- Prepare production-ready files and oversee quality assurance throughout the creative process.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 8+ years of professional experience as an Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, or similar creative role.
- Prior experience working within an advertising agency, branding agency, design studio, or in-house creative department.
- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and outstanding visual design across a variety of media.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including: • Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Acrobat
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team while taking ownership of assigned projects.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality work.
- Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and adapt designs based on project needs.
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