Freelance Senior Art Director

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$60/hr – $90/hrSenior Level5+ years expContract

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the brand storytelling across platforms with tight cross-team collaboration, translating briefs into consistent on-brand creative that moves through fast cycles.

  • Brand direction: guide cross-channel creative for cohesive consumer journeys.
  • Concept to execution: turn client requirements into on-brand work rooted in insights.
  • Quality in motion: maintain high standards of craft in a fast-paced environment while reporting to Creative Leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

    Spearhead the brand across all platforms Craft compelling integrated work in collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams. Concept and develop creative that is relevant to the consumer at each touchpoint of their journey Present work to internal stakeholders with a strong POV, rooted in insights Translate client requirements into on-brand creative solutions Be a stickler for detail, modeling a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment Report into Creative Leadership, keeping them informed on the progression of projects Bring an inclusive and open mindset to all you do

Requirements

    Availability up to 40 hours per week during Q2 and Q3 2026 5+ years of advertising agency experience in art direction and design Creative Art Direction/Design Portfolio of integrated campaigns Adobe Creative Suite and Figma expertise required. A deep understanding of how to apply brand guidelines to ensure a strong and consistent look at every touchpoint Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Individual Contributor and collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills Bachelor's degree required; portfolio school a plus

Preferred

    Portfolio school a plus
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Manifest

3.9 Glassdoor

At Manifest, we drive growth by starting in the messy middle — where customer consideration widens and momentum is at greatest risk. We focus on shortening that journey to close the gap between brand and performance, turning consideration into preference and driving results that ripple throughout the full funnel.As an independent, integrated agency with roots in content, brand journalism, performance marketing, digital storytelling, creative technology, ecommerce, and consumer brand campaigns, we’ve seen enough to know that through complexity, comes certainty.

Founded in 1981
New York, New York, USA
274 employees (109 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.6%
Direct
45.3%
Referral
9.2%
Social
6.1%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~275

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
77 (28% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Last Raise
Convertible Note, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2022
    Convertible Note

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