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Creative Director (Contract)

Creative Director (Contract)

Artisan CouncilNew York, NY, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Artisan Council based in downtown NYC, is a boutique digital marketing agency empowering progressive brands in the constantly evolving social and digital landscape. Our team believes in the power of stans and fans and aims to build brand loyalty through community involvement and engagement. AC believes that having an informed community of diverse voices is the key to making an impact in today’s ever-changing world of social media and content. AC’s team members are passionate about diversity, community, content, culture, innovation, and trying things first! We’re looking for people who share our passion, people who live and breathe beauty, have exceptional research, communication, and creative thinking skills, take an empathetic approach to everything they do, and enjoy helping others succeed.

Artisan Council is seeking a Creative Director (3 month contract) for several upcoming projects, with experience in 360º social campaign creative and content production, predominantly including video campaigns.

Reporting to Artisan Council’s Creative Director and Managing Director for the duration of the project, you will be goal, timeline, and big picture driven, and a team player, and demonstrate leadership and ownership of your work and resilience in the face of client feedback. You’ll be an integral part of leading creative execution of business pitches for social campaigns and supporting our creative team with direction of social concepts for always on content, as well as aiding in creative direction for any strategy decks for new clients.

Together, we as a team are dedicated to building each other up, helping each other grow, and achieving goals together.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our mission is to create a happy, safe, considerate, and inspiring work environment for all.

What will you be responsible for during this project?

Campaign Concept Development :

  • Lead ideation and development of campaign concepts that align with brand goals and target audiences
  • Translate marketing objectives into compelling creative strategies and narratives
  • Collaborate with Creative Director, Managing Director, and Graphic Designers to develop pitch decks, moodboards, and storyboards

Creative Oversight for Content :

  • Oversee execution of social first video edits and social collateral designs
  • Ensure output meets brand standards, visual identity, and campaign messaging
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Work closely with internal strategy and social teams for seamless integration of creative with broader campaign strategy
  • Communicate vision clearly across internal and external teams (including freelance talent and agencies)
  • Participate in social creative check-ins, approvals, and stakeholder reviews
  • Creative Timelines & Creative Management

  • Own and manage the creative timeline in alignment with given touchpoints
  • Identify roadblocks early and course-correct in real time
  • Maintain quality control across all creative phases
  • What kind of skills should you have?

    Please note carefully. Applicants without this experience will not be considered.

  • 4+ years relevant experience in Art Direction with a focus on D2C, beauty brands, and consumer products.
  • 4+ years relevant experience in Graphic Design, especially with the Adobe Suite (most importantly, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, with a focus on 2D animation mockups, D2C, beauty brands, and consumer products. As well as being proficient in use of GenAI tools for concept development and mockup creation (both still and motion).
  • Animation (2D / 3D) skills a plus.
  • Working knowledge of HTML and CSS skills is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of video editing software a plus.
  • You will have a working knowledge of Google Docs, Google Sheets, and the Office suite.
  • You will have project management experience, including experience in testing and delivering online campaigns; development projects including websites and landing pages, and more.
  • You will have familiarity with project management and content planning tools such as Trello, Asana, Jira, Basecamp and more, and the ability to learn new systems.
  • You will have excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
  • You will live and breathe social media and online content, and have evidence of a developed social media / web presence, especially on TikTok.
  • You will be a creative thinker and problem solver, able to generate multiple ideas and fresh creative approaches on the go.
  • You will have knowledge of and passion for technology, media, cultural & content trends, and value and contribute to team brainstorms & conversation in these areas.
  • You will be a self-starter, possessing the ability to act and operate efficiently and independently to accomplish objectives.
  • You will have optimum time management skills with attention to detail, especially under pressure or time-sensitive deadlines.
  • You will be willing to work nontraditional hours, independently, remotely, and go above & beyond where necessary.
  • You will have an understanding of overall commercial business practices, trading terms and conditions.
  • Project Fee & Timeline :

    $8,500-$10,000 / month

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