THE ROLEWe're building our roster of Freelance Senior Art Directors for upcoming project needs. This isn't tied to one assignment, rather we're looking for visually driven, conceptual-forward creatives who can jump in as opportunities arise.As a Freelance Senior Art Director, you'll help spearhead the conceptual side of social-first work, helping bring breakthrough ideas to life across TikTok, Instagram, emerging platforms, and digital ecosystems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft bold concepts, elevate visual storytelling, and ensure that every piece of creative feels modern, premium, and culturally relevant.RESPONSIBILITIESIdeate and develop disruptive, platform-native concepts across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channelsPartner closely with creative directors, copywriters, designers, strategists, production, and post teams to build cohesive visual worldsTranslate strategy and ideas into clear, compelling visual directions, mood boards, shot lists, storyboards, and design referencesLead conceptual development across phases from concepting to production to final delivery. Maintaining consistency and creative integrityHelp direct the look, feel, and tone of content across formats: short-form video, campaign assets, social content, and pitch decksProvide fresh POVs on cultural trends, platform aesthetics, creator styles, and the evolving language of social visual storytellingPresent work internally and help elevate client presentations with polished, visually engaging decksBring a proactive approach to problem solving, creative exploration, and pushing ideas beyond the obviousQUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience as an Art Director or Senior Art Director at creative agencies or in-house brand teams (social-first work strongly preferred)A strong portfolio demonstrating visually innovative, culturally fluent, social-native workMastery of visual concepting: art direction, composition, typography, color, layout, and platform-specific aestheticsExperience leading creative from concept through execution across digital and social contentStrong understanding of production workflows and ability to collaborate with directors, editors, designers, photographers, and creatorsDeep familiarity with TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube, and evolving content trendsAbility to think both strategically and creatively, presenting ideas with clarity and convictionComfortable working autonomously, handling fast-paced timelines, and jumping into active projectsWe look forward to hearing from you!