Freelance Art Director - Los Angeles

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting : Freelance Art Director – Los Angeles

Company : Slate Studios

Location : Los Angeles, CA (On-Site / Hybrid Freelance)

About Us

Slate Studios is a premier content production company with our flagship studios based in New York. As we expand on the West Coast, we’re looking to bring on a talented Freelance Art Director in Los Angeles to help lead our creative output across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle projects. We’re seeking someone with a strong visual point of view and deep knowledge of the creative culture in Los Angeles.

Position : Freelance Art Director

Key Responsibilities

Drive the visual direction of campaigns and content across photo, video, and digital platforms

Collaborate with photographers, stylists, HMU artists, set designers, and other creatives to develop and execute impactful visual narratives

Create mood boards, storyboards, and art direction decks for client presentations and internal use

Guide the CGI team to ensure consistency and cohesion across digital and physical content

Stay ahead of trends in fashion, beauty, culture, and art in the Los Angeles market—and integrate them into creative direction

Work closely with clients to translate briefs into compelling creative concepts

Lead creative reviews and provide feedback to junior designers and production collaborators

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience as an Art Director or in a similar creative leadership role

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of visual storytelling and art direction across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and / or entertainment

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); familiarity with Figma, Keynote, and motion tools is a plus

Experience in branding and identity development

Comfortable directing both still and motion shoots

Working knowledge of UX / UI and digital design best practices

Confident communicator with the ability to pitch and present ideas to clients and teams

Excellent eye for composition, color, typography, and visual cohesion

Based in the Los Angeles area and available for in-person productions

Why Join Us?

At Slate Studios, we value creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our Los Angeles projects offer the chance to work with leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands on high-impact visual campaigns. This is an opportunity to shape creative direction for globally recognized clients and contribute to some of the most visually striking content in the industry.

How to Apply

Please submit : Your resume

A link to your portfolio

A short cover letter introducing your creative background and availability

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