GATES Creative Agency is hiring: Freelance Designer / Art Director in Los Angele

GATES is a creative-led agency specializing in beauty, fashion and retail. We are a team of creatives who live to tell a brand stories that connect people with brands. We are strategists, artists, writers, and producers. DESCRIPTION GATES is seeking a Designer / Art Director to join our creative team in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires close collaboration with the Creative Director and Executive Creative Director. You will be responsible for developing creative based on the brand vision as defined by the Creative Director. Ensure that visual communication standards are met across all channels. Collaborate with creative, editorial and account teams to create innovative, compelling work that balance art and commerce. Our growing team produces engaging, high-quality assets in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the Creative Director to build out brand campaigns from brief to production. Assist in the concept and campaign vision, develop original graphics, typography design, website content, social media, and other consumer touch points. Conduct research to better understand brand objectives, target markets, and industry trends. Packaging Design Concept, develop and execute integrated marketing activations across all channels QUALIFICATIONS BFA or equivalent with meticulous typography, graphic design and Art Direction 5 years experience in Beauty, Fashion, Retail, Packaging, Print Experience in a client facing, creative role in an agency and/or in-house environment Ability to analyze content trends and audience insights and translate those to new branded content opportunities Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels of both internal and client organizations. Strong ability to prioritize work and resources across multiple projects. Fluent in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator COMPENSATION BENEFITS PERKS GATES believes in fostering a challenging and fulfilling work environment and empowering individual growth and career success.