Creative Director

Patchogue, NY (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelContract

Posted 7 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the end-to-end creative function, shaping visual campaigns and brand storytelling while leading multidisciplinary teams through large-scale projects and tight timelines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptualization and execution of comprehensive visual campaigns across digital, print, video, and motion graphics, ensuring consistency with brand standards.
  • Manage and mentor cross-functional teams of graphic designers, illustrators, motion graphic artists, and web designers to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Oversee large-scale creative projects from inception to completion, coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables to meet strategic objectives.
  • Develop and maintain branding guidelines, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling across all channels.
  • Utilize industry-standard graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) along with tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision to produce high-quality assets.
  • Direct photo shoots, video content production, and print advertising initiatives while maintaining high standards of visual design and layout.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing teams to craft compelling marketing designs that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement.
  • Stay current on industry trends in digital design, typography, color theory, motion graphics, and web development to continuously elevate creative output.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Creative Director or Art Director within a fast-paced agency or corporate environment with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital design, print media, and motion graphics.
  • Extensive knowledge of graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; proficiency in Figma, Sketch, InVision is highly desirable.
  • Strong background in art direction with the ability to manage large-scale projects while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing creative teams effectively across multiple disciplines such as visual storytelling, web design, photography, video editing, and print production.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with marketing strategists, product teams, and external vendors.
  • Deep understanding of typography design for media platforms combined with expertise in color theory and visual hierarchy principles.
  • Experience managing branding initiatives that require innovative thinking and strategic planning to enhance brand recognition.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

Creative Director

Patchogue, NY · Hybrid