California
Art Director (Experiential/ Retail) | Job # 13997 | California | Hybrid or Remote
April 17, 2026Freelance (3 Months)$50-60/ Hour (Depending on experience)We’re on the lookout for an Art Director (Experiential / Retail)—a proactive, detail-oriented creative who brings a passion for concept development, spatial storytelling, and immersive brand experiences. At Artisan Creative, we thrive on connecting remarkable talent with innovative companies across the digital, creative, and marketing space. If you’re ready to collaborate with forward-thinking teams and grow your career within our dynamic talent network, we’d love to connect with you!
This is a freelance role running from the first week of May through the end of August, and the work setup will be primarily remote with a preference for candidates open to occasional onsite collaboration. Please note that we are currently considering candidates based in California.
About Our Client
- A globally recognized brand in the consumer technology and electronics space
- Known for delivering innovative, high-quality products and immersive customer experiences
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on creativity and execution
Your Background & Expertise
- Proven experience in experiential, environmental, or retail design, with a strong eye for layout, branding, and spatial composition
- Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams and stakeholder-driven environments
- Passionate about creating engaging, interactive brand experiences, with a focus on high-quality, thoughtful design
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with internal teams to conceptualize and design a retail-based experiential event from ideation through execution
- Translate a back-to-school themed campaign into a cohesive visual system across environmental graphics, signage, and spatial design
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align on creative direction, refine deliverables, and prepare production-ready assets for vendors
- Solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with 3D / rendering tools (e.g., C4D, Rhino, KeyShot, CAD)
- Experience designing for retail environments, including POS, merchandising, or brand activations
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple feedback loops
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
At Artisan Creative, our purpose is simple yet profound: we build relationships that are grounded in trust. For 27 incredible years, we’ve been weaving this ethos into every step of our recruitment efforts, and the results speak for themselves. We are dedicated to propelling candidates like you toward discovering exceptional freelance and full-time opportunities that span the realms of Print, Digital, Broadcast, Marketing, and Communication.
Our reach spans diverse industries, from Entertainment, Health, and Beauty to Fashion, Finance, Technology, and more. From Advertising and Design agencies to in-house marketing teams, our relationships flourish in various verticals for freelance and full-time roles.
Proudly certified as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us on a journey guided by our core values: agility, accountability, communication, trust, and enthusiasm.
When applying, please include the Job # and Title in the subject and send to artisanjobs@artisancreative.com.
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Please note: We’re primarily seeking local candidates for onsite or hybrid positions. Relocation options are not available currently.
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For those applying within Los Angeles, know that we consider qualified applicants with Criminal Histories, per the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance.
For San Francisco applicants, we consider those with arrest and conviction warrants, in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.