Freelance Art Director / Designer

Freelance Art Director / Designer

Employment Type : Freelance

Date Posted : 5 / 7 / 2025

Location : San Francisco, CA

Pay Range : Negotiable

Job Number : JO-2505-2643

Primary Function

The Art Director / Designer leads and provides art directions for creative projects through initial design / conceptions to establishing the visual identity of the project, including color palettes, typography, static and motion graphics and imageries, layouts, and upholding the overall brand look and feel for videos and live content. The Art Director / Designer is also responsible for creating conceptual storyboards and putting together presentation decks as well as presenting design ideas and approaches with key stakeholders across various teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conceptualize, develop visual styles, and design storyboards / visual identities for motion video and content

Create concept boards and mood boards to visually communicate ideas and overall design aesthetics to partners and keystakeholders.

Build design presentation decks and present to key stakeholders

Overseeing the full process from design to animation / execution and delivery of final video content

Support motion graphic asset and toolkit creations for all forms of content including Social / Vertical, Traditional 16x9, as well as mainstage event content.

Design and produce custom motion graphics for corporate marketing and product videos (ie. Sizzle Videos, Branding and Product Promo videos, Interviews and Weekly Episodic videos).

Utilizing graphics, animations, music and video footage, edit together highly compelling and engaging videos such as sizzles, product montage, corporate identities, and episodics.

Create graphics using After Effects and Premiere Pro, with particular focus on the technical accuracy of the content and pacing of visuals.

Collaborate with Producers, Editors, and Creative Partners to create effective videos that will help drive engagement and awareness to our products and business initiatives.

Work with Creative Director and Business Strategy team to develop, define, and implement new aesthetics for motion graphics.

Provide design feedback for other designers on the team and ensure that visuals align with the projects overall artistic vision.

Shepard graphics through the workflow process, ensuring the timely handoff of graphics elements to video editors.

Create storyboards or design concepts to be shared with creative team and key stakeholders.

Help to establish team best practices for creating graphics and setting up project templates that are scaleable.

Make recommendations to the graphic and editing production workflow to ensure efficient processes are in place for the ever-changing video content market.

Stay informed about latest design trends, technologies, and tools to maintain a contemporary and relevant visual style.

Manage priorities and workload effectively to meet all schedules and deadlines.

Set accurate estimates on delivery expectations and send status updates to the Post Production Manager and Production team.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Research and continuously evaluate of industry trends, our production needs and propose technology to support, streamline and improve our postproduction process.

Skills & Qualifications

Must have solid foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory

Proven advanced After Effects skills used in a production work environment

Proven advanced design skills utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator.

Must have an extensive, strong portfolio that exhibits creative vision and composition skills demonstrating senior-level design experience in the following categories : 3D motion design, general concept design and layout, sizzle and commercial videos and designs, etc.

Must have strong visual design sense and aesthetics

Skilled in development of media and design from concept to completion

Advanced understanding of Premiere (Cinema 4D is a plus)

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and ability to effectively and professionally interact within a team environment

Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills

Must have exceptional comprehension and analytical ability

Driven to always improve skills

Must be a self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision

Skilled in organizing and prioritizing of work and following assignments through to completion

Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines, with a sense of urgency

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to constant change

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent training / education

A minimum of 5 years as a design art director with experience and comprehension of corporate branding and informational graphic design

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TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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