Art Director (Freelance / Remote)

Seattle, WA (Remote)

$85/hr – $100/hrMid Level5+ years expContract

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive end-to-end design for email, landing pages, and scalable design systems as a freelance senior designer.

  • Own design of responsive emails, landing pages, and digital assets.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in art direction or digital design, preferably in an agency or fast-paced environment.
  • Standout: Proficiency building and maintaining design systems in Figma with reusable components.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Concepting – Translate client strategies into compelling creative concepts and experiences that connect with audiences and drive measurable results
  • Design Excellence – Own the design of responsive emails, landing pages, and digital assets that balance aesthetics, performance, and accessibility
  • Design Systems – Build, manage, and evolve scalable design systems in Figma, establishing reusable components, templates, and standards that drive consistency and production efficiency across client programs.
  • Client Collaboration – Partner with internal stakeholders and client teams to present creative rationale, articulate design thinking, and advocate for innovative solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership – Work closely with strategists, writers, developers, and campaign specialists to ensure seamless execution and alignment with marketing goals.
  • Quality Assurance – 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

Preferred

  • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and dynamic content personalization for email
  • Experience with motion design or video for digital storytelling

Benefits

  • As this is a freelance position, benefits are not provided, and freelancers are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and any other associated expenses.
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Shaw Scott, Inc.

Shaw/Scott was founded on the belief that there has to be a better way to provide world-class digital marketing. We're a company designed for the modern world where diversity, flexibility, partnership, and innovation thrive.Since our founding in 2009, Shaw/Scott has grown from two founders and a few contractors to 80+ people across the globe, thanks to our reputation for delivering outstanding work and experiences. Our core values of excellence, passion, collaboration, integrity, and kindness guide every decision we make at Shaw/Scott—from big-picture thinking to the smallest details.We are an award-winning, women/LGBT founded and led business with an unwavering commitment to equality and opportunity. We want everyone who is part of the Shaw/Scott family to love where they work, what they do, and who they do it with. That's what we call being Shaw/Scottish.With teams in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Vancouver, London, Budapest, and Mexico City, we're innovating on a global level, partnering with brands like yours to help enable more meaningful customer relationships in the digital space.

Founded in 2007
Seattle, Washington, USA
63 employees (18 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$85/hr – $100/hr

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Art Director (Freelance / Remote)

Shaw Scott, Inc. · Seattle, WA · Remote