Project-Based Brand Art Director

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and driven Art Director to join our branding consultancy on a project basis. This position involves close collaboration with our director, clients, and internal strategic and creative teams to visually convey brand strategies and oversee their development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed mood boards and written briefs that clearly articulate the visual direction for various project elements.
• Work alongside strategists to ensure creative efforts align with strategic objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive visual research including market studies, competitive analysis, and cultural trend evaluations to guide design choices.
• Develop straightforward and effective briefs for creative collaborators.
• Manage and mentor design talent to ensure project goals are met with high standards.
• Collaborate extensively with designers, copywriters, and other creatives to ensure brand consistency across initiatives.
• Source and engage suitable creative professionals while maintaining budget discipline.
• Prepare persuasive presentations that communicate your creative vision backed by strategy and storytelling.
• Establish reusable design systems for clients that enable sustainable, high-quality internal brand management.
• Foster strong client relationships by understanding their aesthetic preferences and guiding them toward the creative vision persuasively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Art, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Brand Design, Art Direction, or Creative Direction, preferably within a branding or creative agency setting.
• Experience engaging directly with clients and managing creative teams and internal systems.
• In-house experience within small to medium enterprises is a plus but not essential.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent command of English and proficient writing skills.
• Advanced skills in visual research across print, online, and social media platforms.
• Efficient in time management, organizational skills, and project scoping.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient storytelling ability and knowledge of current branding, marketing trends, and digital environments.
• Effective leadership and file management skills.
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Tools and Software

• Project management tools such as Notion, Asana, or Trello.
• Creative software including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva.
• Digital whiteboarding platforms like Figjam.
• Data analysis software such as Google Analytics and social listening tools.
• Presentation applications such as Figma Presentation, PowerPoint, or Keynote.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software platforms as needed.

Your Approach

• A portfolio showcasing previous brand strategy work reflecting creativity and strategic thinking.
• Innovative and unconventional thinking methods.
• Friendly and adaptable interpersonal style suitable for varying client personalities and dynamics.
• Efficient performance in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, particularly in branding and design sectors.
• Adaptability to diverse industries and client demands.
• Confidence in expressing and defending creative perspectives.
• A collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Compensation

The position offers competitive compensation on a project basis, negotiable based on project scope and the strategist's experience level.