Freelance Art Director

Part of a global affiliate marketing team, our mission is to drive traffic and generate leads for our clients. We’ve built a team of talented marketing and technology experts who thrive in our evolving industry and are driven to be the best in market.
Some projects come along once in a lifetime, and this is one of them. Built on over 20 years of history, this media site is entering a new era — and we’re looking for the key people who will make it an unforgettable success. You will join a team of talented individuals across different disciplines, all driven by one mission: to take this media site to new heights.
Ready to leave your mark and help write the next chapter? The Art Director is a hands-on creative with proven experience elevating big brands, responsible for shaping and executing the visual and user experience (UX) direction for our entertainment industry media brand. Reporting to the Brand Director, you’ll be instrumental in driving ideation and creative strategy, championing the big idea that unites campaigns, content, and brand experience across all touchpoints. You’ll demonstrate excellence in brand building, having contributed to the growth or evolution of major brand identities. In this role, you’ll lead design projects from concept through completion, collaborate closely with the marketing and content team, provide guidance and feedback to the Designer, and provide guidance and visual branding recommendations to the Video Producer, Video Editor, and Social Media Manager to maintain creative quality and consistency throughout all brand communications.
Lead and execute visual design projects from initial concept through final delivery, leveraging best practices from major brand environments to build and strengthen our brand presence.

• Proactively bring new design ideas, animation concepts, and motion treatments to life that elevate the brand’s visual storytelling and distinguish it within the competitive media landscape.
• Apply expertise in visual brand building, creating and evolving style guides, design systems, and new brand concepts, ensuring long-term consistency and differentiation.
• Create website layouts, wireframes, and interactive prototypes in Figma to enhance UX and support digital first experiences.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing, content, editorial, and video teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling, platform-native formatting, and integrated campaign execution.
• Provide actionable design feedback to the Designer, and freelancers, supporting the Brand Director in maintaining high standards across all deliverables.
• Deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders that communicate design strategy, creative concepts, and the rationale behind key ideas.
• Stay current with design, UX, and digital media trends to ensure the brand remains innovative and ahead of industry developments.
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment that promotes continuous improvement and creative excellence.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Media Site team.

5 + years of experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer within entertainment or media industries, digital marketing, or affiliate-driven businesses.

• Demonstrated success working for large, recognizable brands or playing a key role in brand building initiatives.
• Is strategic in their creative approach and excels in driving creative executions and ideas.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, UX/UI design, web design, and creative storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma (wireframes, prototypes, design systems) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, knowledge of motion tools preferred for handoffs for video).
• Demonstrated success driving branding, UX, and big ideas in digital environments and websites.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, mentor creative staff, and collaborate closely across roles including design, video, and social media.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills for managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of responsive/mobile-first design, current digital trends, and modern visual standards.
• Familiarity with design systems, agile workflow tools like Jira, and basic HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, offline print, and agency settings is preferred.

Full medical benefits from day 1 for you and your family– including 100% employer-paid coverage for top-tier Health and Dental Benefits

• ##Generous maternity leave top-up program
• ##Start at 3 weeks annual vacation time, with extra vacation time accrued annually and more time off gifted at milestone workaversary
• ##Enhanced flexible work hours, flexible sick days, and an annual fitness allowance
• ##Hybrid working model – join us in office three days a week!
• ##Enjoy our beautiful waterfront view with an in-office gym; office bar and café where you’ll find complimentary drinks and a stocked pantry; At resulta, challenges fuel our high-achievers to be the best in market. Within our supportive community of managers and coworkers, you’re encouraged to embrace your authentic self while working toward common goals as a cohesive team.

By prioritizing continuous learning and personal growth, we enable our people to realize their full potential and maintain a competitive edge.
Through our people-centric policies, we strive to help you strike a healthy balance between professional aspirations and personal well-being.
Beyond our desk, we’re dedicated to leaving a positive imprint, empowering you to make meaningful contributions both with the team and in your broader community.
We use AI tools, including resume summarization software within our recruitment platform (Teamtailor), to help screen and assess applications.