Art Director

Our client is looking for a senior creative to help evolve a newly launched brand platform. The scale is substantial "” and so is the opportunity to make meaningful, high-visibility work.6 month contractHybrid in NewarkW2 (no C2C)What You'll DoThis is a hands-on creative leadership role. You won't be overseeing from the sidelines "” you'll be actively making the work.Create standout creative. Lead the art direction and design of integrated campaigns, executive presentations, digital content, and multimedia storytelling. Your work will set the creative standard for the team.Drive the brand forward. Help evolve and expand a recently launched global brand campaign across channels, building new narratives and visual expressions that make sophisticated investment ideas engaging and accessible.Lead through craft. Mentor and elevate internal creatives by doing exceptional work yourself. This is a true player/coach opportunity.Protect the brand. Maintain a high bar for visual excellence and consistency across every touchpoint.Partner across teams. Collaborate with strategy, production, media, and business stakeholders. Manage agency relationships, oversee budgets, and confidently present creative concepts to senior leadership.Bring fresh perspective. Stay connected to emerging trends in design, culture, and technology "” and translate those ideas into impactful creativeWhy This Opportunity Stands OutA rare chance to help shape the evolution of a newly launched global brand campaignA true maker role with leadership influence "” not just creative oversightBacking from a major global financial organization with the resources to support ambitious workA collaborative team that values thoughtful craft and strong ideasHybrid flexibility with an office conveniently located near Newark Penn StationYou're highly fluent in Adobe Creative Suite "” especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator "” and comfortable working across video, motion, and multimedia formats. Most importantly, you enjoy staying close to the work while leading others.Skills & Experience5-8 years of art direction or design experience within investment management, asset management, or financial servicesPortfolio demonstrating strong campaign development, branding, and data visualization workAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite expertise (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)Experience with video production, motion design, and Adobe PremiereStrong ability to simplify and visualize complex financial conceptsProven success leading creative while remaining hands-onUnderstanding of compliance and regulatory considerations within financial servicesBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or related fieldMust haves: Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator daily). Know your way around video and animation workflows. Led creative work while actively executing itThe pay range for this position is 60 to 80/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Created: 2026-05-13