Art Director

"Our Fortune 100 client has an immediate need for an Art Director to join their team for an ongoing 40hr/week opportunity on the Sponsorships team!The Art Director will work within the company's in-house agency to produce assets for incredible sports brands, including the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL and others.This stellar creative will also partner directly with marketing teams, creative leaders, project managers and copywriters to scope out projects/campaigns requirements and to ensure a timely delivery of creative asks.The ideal Art Director will also have extensive experience with concepting, branding,designing and cross-team collaboration. They will understand the targetaudience and how to create work that resonates with them.REQUIREMENTS:- An inspiring portfolio that spans 360 campaigns, brand activations, and strong story telling chops.- Exceptional creative vision and the ability to conceptualize and communicate that vision effectively to internal teams and stakeholders. Great at thinking outside the box and able to come up with innovative and compelling ideas- Experience leading teams of designers and copywriters for campaigns, from concept to completion- Is able to present to and work closely with stakeholders- Has a strategic mindset and can align the creative work with the overall goals and objectives of the project or organization. - Strong presentation skills and has a knack for storytelling in a strong, compelling manner- Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Figma- Experience in digital asset creation, including banner ads- Motion graphics experience in Adobe After Effects a plus- Experience with creative print production processes and substrates- Experience with signage and large format printing- Strong attention to detail skills are a must- A thorough knowledge of grid systems, typography, color, composition, and layout- Activation and experiential design experience a plus- Has a passion for sports and understands the nuances of athletic-inspired creative thatdrives engagement for fans and enthusiasts alikeThis is a 40hr/week freelance opportunity that will be a hybrid mix of onsite and remote.#LI-MO1 #IND123 #15264Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Mallory.Orr@jobalert.creativecircle.comCreative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.PDN-9caa9c73-46cb-43cd-b9a1-3cde0db03010"