Art Director, Freelance

Shaw/Scott

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $85 - $100 per hour

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own the creative development and execution of lifecycle marketing campaigns and digital assets for global clients
  • Design responsive emails, landing pages, and digital assets that balance aesthetics, performance, and accessibility
  • Build, manage, and evolve scalable design systems in Figma, establishing reusable components, templates, and standards
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and client teams to present creative rationale, articulate design thinking, and advocate for innovative solutions
  • Work closely with strategists, writers, developers, and campaign specialists to ensure seamless execution and alignment with marketing goals
  • Maintain pixel-perfect standards and ensure all creative deliverables meet brand and technical specifications

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in art direction or digital design, preferably within an agency or fast-paced creative environment
  • Proven ability to manage creative projects independently from concept to completion
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in email design, digital campaigns, and multi-channel brand storytelling
  • Expert proficiency in Figma, including significant hands-on experience building and maintaining design systems — component libraries, template architecture, and scalable file organization
  • Deep understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility best practices
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to clearly articulate creative decisions to both internal and external stakeholders
  • A passion for creative innovation, visual strategy, and data-informed design
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities independently
  • Bonus Skills: Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and dynamic content personalization for email
  • Experience with motion design or video for digital storytelling
Benefits
  • freelancers are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and any other associated expenses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
art directiondigital designemail designdigital campaignsUI/UX principlesresponsive designaccessibility best practicesHTMLCSSmotion design
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillscreative innovationvisual strategydata-informed designorganizational skillsproject management skillsability to balance multiple prioritiescreative rationale articulationcollaboration