We're seeking a freelance Art Director to support a growing company in the healthcare industry. This temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage) opportunity is based in NYC. Join a dynamic team dedicated to crafting innovative and culturally relevant visual content across multiple platforms.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute creative concepts from initial idea through final execution across diverse brand touchpoints, including digital and physical media.
• Collaborate with copywriters and cross-functional teams to produce cohesive and on-brand campaigns.
• Manage projects independently while balancing strategic planning and hands-on design responsibilities.
• Contribute to evolving brand guidelines, ensuring consistent application across channels and formats.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members and freelancers to uphold high standards of creative output.

Art Director Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in brand design, with portfolio demonstrating growth and conceptual innovation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools.
• Experience maintaining and evolving brand guidelines across various campaigns and formats.
• Skills in photography, storyboarding, and TV concept development.
• Deep understanding of digital, social, and web design best practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a collaborative approach.
• Attention to detail with high standards for design quality.
• Passion for storytelling and creating resonant visual work.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and 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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We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Search representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be advised, we will only communicate with our talent through verified email addresses such as @onwardsearch and will never reach out through Gmail or any other public domains. You can learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.