Freelance Senior Art Director at Movers+Shakers

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Direction, Visual Storytelling, Concept Development, Social Media, Creative Collaboration, Cultural Trends, Problem Solving, Visual Concepting, Typography, Color Theory, Layout Design, Production Workflows, Digital Content, Presentation Skills, Fast-Paced Work, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

THE ROLE We’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. RESPONSIBILITIES Ideate and develop disruptive, platform-native concepts across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels Partner closely with creative directors, copywriters, designers, strategists, production, and post teams to build cohesive visual worlds Translate strategy and ideas into clear, compelling visual directions, mood boards, shot lists, storyboards, and design references Lead conceptual development across phases from concepting to production to final delivery. Maintaining consistency and creative integrity Help direct the look, feel, and tone of content across formats: short-form video, campaign assets, social content, and pitch decks Provide fresh POVs on cultural trends, platform aesthetics, creator styles, and the evolving language of social visual storytelling Present work internally and help elevate client presentations with polished, visually engaging decks Bring a proactive approach to problem solving, creative exploration, and pushing ideas beyond the obvious QUALIFICATIONS 5+ 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 work Mastery of visual concepting: art direction, composition, typography, color, layout, and platform-specific aesthetics Experience leading creative from concept through execution across digital and social content Strong understanding of production workflows and ability to collaborate with directors, editors, designers, photographers, and creators Deep familiarity with TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube, and evolving content trends Ability to think both strategically and creatively, presenting ideas with clarity and conviction Comfortable working autonomously, handling fast-paced timelines, and jumping into active projects We look forward to hearing from you! 🎵💃

Responsibilities

The Freelance Senior Art Director will ideate and develop disruptive concepts for social-first work across various platforms. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative integrity and elevate visual storytelling.