Art Director - Business Communications and Brand Systems (Remote)

Location: Telecommute
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $50 - 52 per hour

We are seeking a Senior Art Director (7+ years experience) to lead conceptual design and visual strategy for enterprise business communications.

In this role, you will focus primarily on high-visibility corporate publications, executive presentations, and strategic business reports rather than consumer advertising campaigns. You will spend 80% of your time on creative concepting, 10% directing and mentoring designers, and 10% hands-on in the files.

The ideal candidate thrives working within established, world-class enterprise brand systems-finding innovative ways to elevate and expand visual storytelling within defined brand parameters. You bring advanced mastery of Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign, a solid foundation in technical print production, and a portfolio centered on corporate and business communications.

Work Arrangement: Mostly remote with Day 1 and occasional business-need onsite presence in one of our regional hub cities (Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or St. Louis).
 
Responsibilities:

• Champion the global brand framework across internal and external business communications, major executive reports, and presentation collateral.
• Spearhead creative concepting and storyboarding, translating dense business data and stakeholder visions into clear, engaging visual systems.
• Lead ideation sessions, mentor designers, and maintain design quality through constructive reviews and actionable feedback.
• Leverage both standard design workflows and modern generative AI tools (such as Adobe Firefly) for early-stage concepting and visual exploration.
• Ensure all deliverables meet exact technical specifications, including comprehensive print production standards (offset, dye-sublimation, prepress readiness) and digital publishing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated Art Director experience within a matrixed in-house creative department or corporate design agency.
• Core Toolset: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (the primary vehicle for presentation design) and Adobe Creative Cloud (expert-level InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Familiarity with Adobe Workfront and generative AI tools (e.g., Firefly) is a plus.
• Production Foundations: Deep technical knowledge of print production, prepress setup, offset printing, and digital asset handoff.
• Strategic Acumen: Proven ability to collaborate directly with corporate stakeholders, interpret executive briefs, and align creative solutions with strict business objectives.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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