California or New York
Conceptual Art Director | Job #13968 | Freelance | Remote | California or New York
February 9, 2026Freelance$60-62/ HourWe’re on the lookout for a Freelance Art Director, a visually driven, concept-first creative who brings strong taste, storytelling instincts, and a collaborative mindset to every project. This role is ideal for someone who loves shaping big ideas, translating strategy into striking visuals, and working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver memorable brand experiences.
At Artisan Creative, we connect exceptional creative talent with agencies and brands doing bold, culture-shaping work across the digital, creative, and experiential space. If you’re excited to contribute to high-impact campaigns for iconic brands, we’d love to connect.
This is a freelance role, and the work setup is remote, with flexibility for remote work. We are currently considering candidates based in California or New York, though standout remote talent may also be considered.
Please note, this is a preliminary search as we build a roster of talent for our client. With your permission, we can share your information, and if there’s interest, we’ll follow up with additional details as they become available.
About Our Client:
- A top-tier experiential and brand marketing agency working with globally recognized brands
- Known for concept-driven storytelling and visually bold creative work
- Values collaboration, curiosity, and cultivating strong creative culture
Your Background & Expertise:
- Experience in art direction for brand campaigns, experiential marketing, or integrated creative work
- A portfolio that highlights strong visual storytelling, conceptual thinking, and design sensibility
- Comfortable collaborating across strategy, accounts, production, and client teams
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Contributing big, original ideas for brand experiences and creative campaigns
- Translating concepts into compelling visual systems, including mood boards, comps, and design explorations
- Participating in and helping lead brainstorms to generate fresh creative directions
- Partnering with internal teams to ensure creative work aligns with strategy and client objectives
- Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to bring creative visions to life
- Presenting visual concepts with clarity and confidence
- Staying inspired by best-in-class brand, experiential, and campaign work
- Supporting and mentoring junior creatives in a collaborative team environment
- Strong visual instincts, great taste, and a passion for art direction and design
- Conceptual thinker with the ability to turn ideas into polished visual executions
- Confident communicator who thrives in collaborative environments
- Curious, growth-minded creative who stays up to date on trends and best practices
- A team-first attitude with a clear point of view—and no ego
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.