Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Art Director for a 6-month contract with a prestigious media and publishing company based in New York City. This hybrid role requires onsite presence 4 days per week and offers a unique opportunity to join a high-profile creative team driving compelling digital campaigns.

As the Art Director, you’ll work at the intersection of design, strategy, and storytelling. You’ll collaborate with teams across Commerce Editorial, Marketing, and Content Operations to produce high-impact creative for web, email, apps, and paid media. If you’re a highly creative designer with strong digital experience and a passion for performance-driven work, this is your chance to shine at one of the industry's most recognized brands.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Concept and design digital assets including graphics, videos, and animations for a variety of platforms: web, email, app, and paid media.

• Ensure all creative aligns with brand guidelines and vision across multiple brand portfolios.

• Use strategic thinking and design expertise to create visuals that drive business growth.

• Partner with Creative Directors and Project Managers to iterate and optimize creative based on performance insights and data.

• Organize and manage a library of digital assets while staying up to date with trends and best practices in digital design.

Art Director Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of design experience in marketing, advertising, or e-commerce, with a focus on performance-based creative.

• A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of visually engaging, consumer-facing digital work.

• Expertise in core design principles including typography, color theory, UX/UI, and accessibility.

• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, After Effects; familiarity with motion graphics, HTML, and social media design.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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