Art Director

Overview

Art Director (2-Month Contract)

Location: NYC (3 days in office in Soho Studio)
Team: Creative
Reports To: Senior Art Director / Creative Director

About the Role

We’re looking for an Art Director who’s ready to punch above their weight. You’ll be crafting compelling comps, making pitch decks sing, and bringing bold ideas to life with taste and precision. You’re fluent in the visual language of brands and culture—and you know how to use AI to work smarter and faster. We want a thinker. A maker. A teammate. Someone who takes feedback without ego, pushes creative without fear, and knows how to turn loose ideas into striking visual stories that sell.

What You’ll Do

Create high-quality comps and mockups that bring ideas to life in pitches and client presentations
Design impactful and well-structured presentation decks that tell a clear and exciting creative story
Use AI tools (DALL·E, Midjourney, Runway, Adobe Firefly, etc.) to ideate, iterate, and elevate creative output
Apply strong art direction skills to digital, social, OOH, and experiential creative
Contribute to brainstorms and concepting sessions with smart, visual-first thinking
Be proactive—identify ways to make the work better, the process smoother, and the team stronger
Take feedback well, pivot with grace, and show up hungry to learn and grow

What You Bring

3+ years of experience in a creative agency or design-forward environment
A killer portfolio that shows sharp comps, crisp design, and strong conceptual thinking
Proficiency in Photoshop, Figma, and AI creative tools
A knack for visual storytelling—especially in Keynote, Google Slides, or PowerPoint
A collaborative mindset: egoless, curious, and generous with your ideas and effort
A passion for branding, culture, design, and the craft of advertising
Hunger to level up—to think bigger, design sharper, and push work forward

Bonus Points If You…

Have motion or 3D design chops
Know how to build out visual systems across campaigns
Have experience working on fast-paced pitches or content sprints
Can help make creative ideas more sellable and client-ready in deck form

Why You’ll Love It Here

You’ll get real responsibility and room to grow
You’ll work on brands that matter and ideas that make noise
You’ll be part of a team that pushes, supports, and celebrates each other
You’ll help shape the culture—not just follow it
 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50.00 to $55.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.