Freelance Art Director – Creative Agency

About the role

Rapt is seeking a seasoned Freelance Art Director to join its interdisciplinary teams across its U.S. studios. The role involves shaping visual concepts from strategy through execution while collaborating closely with clients, account directors, and design leads.

Key responsibilities

• Lead visual and graphic design direction for client projects, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Partner with Strategy and Design Directors to integrate multidisciplinary insights into deliverables.
• Coordinate communication between clients and internal teams, acting as the primary creative liaison.
• Develop and present pitches, contributing to new business growth.
• Mentor junior designers and oversee freelance or partner contributions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in a creative agency or design studio environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to delivery, including schedule and budget oversight.
• Strong visual, graphic, and organizational skills with a willingness to tackle ambiguous challenges.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies, vendors, or multidisciplinary consultants.

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Sketch
• G‑Suite